It happens to me a lot. I’m so thrilled by watching a bird or seeing a new species, that a poem just pops into my mind. In this case, it was a lifer Ross’s Goose in North Florida!
Ross’s Goose
In a cow pasture
Canada Geese all around
You shine bright and rare
Erika is a writer, artist, and communications specialist living and birding in North Florida. Growing up in Maine, she spent summers swimming in chilly Atlantic Ocean waters, hiking fir-covered mountains, and rock-hopping within clear-running streams filled with trout. Quickly falling in love with the natural world, she has been hooked on outdoor exploration ever since. She has written for BirdWatching Daily, National Geographic Adventure, National Parks Traveler, the Maine Sportsman, the Florida Sportsman, and more.
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