huddle of hoodies
crests flashing
the dark river's grace
*Hooded Mergansers
With the river finally free
the birders in their migration
collect along the shore
lost loves and memories
as not a duck is to be seen
not knowing better it would seem
that spring is missing something
MISSING:
Hooded Mergansers
Common mergansers
Red-Breasted Mergansers
Buffleheads
Common Goldeneyes
Barrow's Goldeneyes
Ringneck Ducks
Blue Winged Teals
Northern Shovelers
American Black Ducks
Wood Ducks
Pied Billed Grebes...
Please call if seen
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