Friday 3 January 2014

Breakfast anyone?


As I drove along a countryside road this morning, a Red Kite flew dangerously low near my car.  Within seconds he swooped and claimed the dead rodent that lay in the road ahead. His presence and determination startled me, as I had not been anticipating his calculated swoop for an early breakfast. I wondered if I had frightened him? Undaunted, he collected breakfast, went his way and I went mine.

Motorists beware 

 Flashing red
Flurry of feathers
Finding
Fast food! 

7 comments:

  1. Nature! It's amazing, and a little scary too!

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  2. I agree. Beautiful birds and amazing to watch ... from a distance!

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  3. What a memorable moment. I like your poem to it.

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    1. Hi Elizabeth, thanks for stopping by. I enjoyed reading all about the Dickens Fair you attended in December. Sounded like great fun.

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  4. That must have been some swoop!

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    1. Not wise to come between a Red Kite and his breakfast!

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  5. I don't have any desire to share the Red Kite's breakfast! They entertain me from my garden with their sky aerobatics and playful games. Just a joy to watch.

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