The skies are full today
as I sit by the pond.
A pair of Red-tailed Hawks
screech as they soar
through flocks of Tree Swallows.
Turkey Vultures peruse
odors on the air
looking for their
carrion lunch.
But my eyes follow the big White Pelicans –
bright silhouettes and black wings
as they play on the wind.
Kings
of the clouds.
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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