Following is a poem
about some of our resident birds by Marge Biermann, a very talented friend of
World Bird Sanctuary.
WINGS
As night is falling our
feathered friends are awake.
They keep each other
company, each for the others’ sake.
Everyone has a problem
special just to him,
That suddenly turned
his life from free to grim.
Frazzle, an Eastern Screech Owl
Poor little Frazzle
lost an eye, which hampers his flying,
But Sanctuary friends
saved him from actually dying.
Now he’s an Educator
for children large and small,
Proving that even with
a handicap an owl can stand tall.
Injury need not stop a
mighty life quest,
Not as long as you have
help and do your very best.
Farfel, an Eastern Screech Owl
Then there’s little
Farfel….his wings are not quite right,
So he can only manage a
very short flight.
But he flies every day
in his little heart,
And by greeting at the
Sanctuary he does his part.
Farnsworth, a Common Barn Owl
I must mention
distinguished Farnsworth, so white of face,
Who serves as a
Sanctuary ambassador with style and grace,
And he is so easy in
any “Owl Crowd” to spot,
With a bit of white on
his forehead….just a tiny dot.
Hatched at the
Sanctuary he knows his way about.
You’ll find him where
all the Barn Owls “hang out”.
Jersey, a Barred Owl
We must speak of Jersey
who had to diet.
Probably some of us
should also try it!
Thus the name “Jersey”
implying her a bit chunky,
But she’s a show
“walk-on”….now really spunky!
Athena, a Common Barn Owl
The Barn Owl, Athena,
is a super mother,
Having produced more
eggs than any other.
She prefers to live in
quiet seclusion,
Yet have a space to fly
without intrusion.
The Sanctuary gives her
that, but keeps a watchful eye
With an “Owl Cam”
mounted way up high.
Peabody, a Tawny Owl
If you’re looking for
Peabody just look to the sky,
Because this Tawny Owl
really loves to fly.
Two thousand twelve was
his first flying season.
Now he’s ready to go
anytime, for whatever reason.
Aspen, a Saw-whet Owl
In April we bid
“Farewell” to Aspen, a lovely little flower.
We cared for him and
nursed him through his final hour.
The lesson he taught us
was, indeed, so great,
“Serve when and
wherever, no matter your fate.”
These birds can survive
with help from friends like you,
Who give the assistance
needed to see them through.
Man interacting with
Nature’s winged creatures….
Often we wonder who are
the students and who the teachers.
Almost all the owls
mentioned can be seen at World Bird Sanctuary on a daily basis. Come over and check them out!
Poetry submitted by Marge Biermann, Guest Author
All photos by Gay Schroer, World Bird Sanctuary Volunteer/Photographerhttp://www.worldbirdsanctuary.org/
Poetry submitted by Marge Biermann, Guest Author
All photos by Gay Schroer, World Bird Sanctuary Volunteer/Photographerhttp://www.worldbirdsanctuary.org/
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