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A Bird Hard At Work

acorn woodpecker
storing food for the winter
holes drilled in tree trunk
Strict Haiku Poetry Contest Sponsored by William Kekaula Date written and submitted: 01/31/2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Marcum Wong Avatar
February 4, 2020 at 12:29 AM
They are hard little workers. So sweet! Congratulations on your wonderful win Edward! xxoo
Ibeh Avatar
February 4, 2020 at 5:42 AM
Thank you very much, Connie:-)
Roper Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 9:45 PM
fascinating, I didn't know they hid acorns. I do know they are loud when they peck on the woo. Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve
Ibeh Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 10:07 PM
Thank you, Eve:-) This bird sounds like a tap dancer when pecking on wood. It's incredibly intelligent, too!
Andresen Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 12:31 PM
- Congratulations on your wonderful haiku, Edward :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Ibeh Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 6:26 PM
Thank you, Anne-Lise:-)
Dietrich Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 9:35 AM
Nicely done, Edward. Congrats in the contest
Ibeh Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 6:25 PM
Thank you, Andrea:-)
Cunningham Avatar
February 1, 2020 at 11:33 PM
Back with congrats Edward. Tom
Ibeh Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 4:34 AM
Thanks again, Tom:-)
Somadas Avatar
February 1, 2020 at 11:16 PM
Great imagery... Congrats on your fantastic win Edward..
Ibeh Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 4:33 AM
Thank you, Jenish:-)
Adams Avatar
February 1, 2020 at 7:36 PM
love seeing them and hearing them... wonderful image, congrats on your win :) hugs
Ibeh Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 4:31 AM
Thank you so much, Sandra:-)
Pigeon Tart Avatar
February 1, 2020 at 8:17 AM
Delightful piece! What a wonderful bird. :), xomo
Ibeh Avatar
February 1, 2020 at 8:50 AM
Thank you, Line:-)
Pandit Avatar
January 31, 2020 at 2:48 PM
Your painted that photo in your words--excellent write, Edward.
Ibeh Avatar
January 31, 2020 at 5:56 PM
Thank you, Vijay:-)
Cunningham Avatar
January 31, 2020 at 2:09 PM
Nicely done Edward, have only seen one in my life, he made one hell of a racket. Good luck. Tom.
Ibeh Avatar
January 31, 2020 at 2:12 PM
Thank you, Tom:-) This bird and the crow are two of the most intelligent birds in the animal kingdom.
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