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Pileated Woodpecker Visits Again

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Folks, I want you to know that this year it has been great to visit Anneli’s garden. It’s quiet (she’s hardly ever out here), and it’s so-o-o-o … shall we say, to be polite … it’s “au naturel.”

She thinks it’s a mess, but to me, it looks better than ever. Bugs are hiding everywhere, under weeds she hasn’t cleared away. A smorgasbord for me!

As a matter of fact, I think I might have one of those little critters on me. “Well, surprise, surprise, little bugs. There’s no free ride on me! You will be on my dinner menu. Heh, heh, heh, haaa-hooo!”

Messy garden, 

Perfect place,

I have dinner,

Leave no trace.

 

Bugs that crawl

Look fine to me,

On the ground

Or in the tree.

 

When the garden’s

Gone to h—,

I see bugs 

That suit me well.

 

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34 thoughts on “Pileated Woodpecker Visits Again

  1. shoreacres's avatar

    Now, that’s funny. It’s a woodpecker’s version of one woman’s trash is a certain bird’s treasure.

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  2. Lynette d'Arty-Cross's avatar

    What great captures! Does this woodpecker like to visit your yard frequently?

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  3. Ursula's avatar

    Nice pictures and a fun little poem. Those woodpecker´s are so pretty. Thanks for the lovely breakfast post.

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  4. Klausbernd's avatar

    Dear Anneli
    We like your little poem, a nice flow of words and rhyming scheme, the simple four line rhyme like in Coleridge’s ‘The Rime of the Ancient Mariner’.
    All the best
    The Fab Four of Cley
    🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

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  5. Jennie's avatar

    This was terrific, Anneli!

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  6. kagould17's avatar

    Always nice to see a pileated woodpecker. I expect we will see more of them once the leaves fall from the trees. I like the simple short line poem. These tell a tale without saying a lot. Happy Sunday Anneli. Allan

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    • wordsfromanneli's avatar

      We have several tree stumps that have been rotting for decades on this property and they love coming here to check them out. Sometimes I think we are too quick to manicure the landscape. Thanks for the visit, Allan. Have a great day.

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  7. belindagroverphotography's avatar

    I like a garden that’s a bit wild and so do a lot of critters 😊. Handsome woodpecker and sweet poem.

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  8. markbierman's avatar

    Such a rare treat to see one of these. Great photos and wonderful poem, Anneli.

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  9. Jacqui Murray's avatar

    I will enjoy it while I can, Anneli.

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  10. 100 Country Trek's avatar

    They are great captures of this Woodpecker. I love your poem. Anita

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  11. Lauren Scott, Author's avatar

    Great pics and love your poem, Anneli.

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  12. bigskybuckeye's avatar

    Another satisfying visit to Anneli’s garden. It’s woodpecker approved!

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