Frequenters Of My Garden

Cherry

By skinner_jennifer

Sun, 07 Jun 2020
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For many a year

watched crows fly

against back drop

white clouds...blue sky,

 

They've had their share

this my garden feast,

hidden beneath blades

green and daisies bright,

 

It's recipe that's true delight,

seeing them plummet into land

then soar far beyond trees

surveying all perceived,

 

nesting high daring others

to venture near, even largest birds

won't take challenge, as shrieks

signal Caw! Caw! Display surprise,

 

I view their sharp eyes, hear

alerting danger! Warning

till safe, those feathers

black come again to settle,

 

spreading plumage

setting wings in motion,

with no plan of action...

just frequenters in flight.

 

 

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Comments

Submitted by celticman on

crows don't need to crow. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Just love crows they're full of mystery and the male and female that come into our garden always watch out for each other. 

Thank you so much for the cherries Jack, they're much appreciated and have made my day.

Jenny.

 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Lovely to watch birds. I've got out of the habit of putting out food in recent years, I think since I was looking after the in-laws.

We have an 'end of the school field conservation patch' behind our garden, and the trees there are quite tall now, and seem to be home for a host of rooks. They stay together and don't visit gardens I think. Last year they must have had a lot of young, and the noise became very loud, especially when they were returning with food I think, and then suddenly quiet late evening. And then suddenly one day realised all was quiet, so I suppose all the young had fledged. Quiet so far this year, though yesterday there was a noise like a gunshot from somewhere, and a whole lot wheeled up into the sky. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon,

the crows that come into our garden wait up on the next door neighbours roof each day. They watch me put the food out and call to each other, then as soon as I'm indoors one will fly onto the fence and wait for the all clear, then down she swoops and is joined by the male. I think they mate for life, but I'm not sure.

It's nice that you have a conservation patch where the rooks come. We don't get any rooks here, I can imagine they are noisy birds, we have magpies all around and they make such a racket, that even the crows get annoyed with them, especially when they're sitting in our neighbour's apple tree. We do have many tall trees around here and thankfully only a few have been chopped down, although one fell down right across our garden and destroyed some fencing, but that was in a storm some years ago.

We did have an old man who died about eight years ago, he was quite friendly, but I didn't like the fact he'd come out with a pellet gun and shoot at the crows that came down to feed in his garden, it made them aggresive towards other birds. But since he's been gone I've coaxed them and made the crows welcome to my garden, now they seem okay and are friendly. Mind you they're probably not the same crows from eight years ago, I don't know how long they live.

Well you've got me on a subject that's very close to my heart and I'm rambling. But thank you so much for stopping by. I was interested to read your comment and your own experience with rooks. By the way we have a school behind our garden and a lane that leads to playing fields.

Glad you liked.

Jenny.

 

 

 

Submitted by airyfairy on

I so enjoyed the images in this, Jenny.  Now that I haven't got my own garden, one of my great pleasures is to sit in any of our local parks and watch and listen to the birds.  All but one of the parks closed during lockdown, but now most of them have reopened and that's marvellous.  I always imagine crows having something to do and somewhere to go - they always look as if they know something I don't!  

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi there airyfairy,

having parks is so essential when you have no garden, I'm glad they're opening and you can come close to nature once again.I think they're very clever birds and agree that they do look as if they've places to be, especially when in flight. I have actually watched two crows scaring away a heron that flew too close to their nest, they seem to have a sixth sense that tells them when danger's around, but then I suppose all birds have it. 

Thank you for letting me know you enjoyed this poem and it's always great to hear others stories, so thank you again for yours.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Jane Hyphen on

Enjoyed this Jenny. Birds are fascinating creatures. I used to watch the blackbirds as a child, getting down to their level by lying down at a full length window. They're beautiful but their behaviour is so interesting as you've said here, daring each other and looking out for each other. I let my cats out for part of the day but they're always in by 6pm and the birds know it because that's when they all come out to the little water bowls I put out. Having said that, the cats caught a Magpie fledgling this year and WW3 broke out in my garden. The noise was unbelievable and loads of Magpies came and clicked in the trees. It was fairly uninjured so we placed it in our shed for a while to recover and the clever parents knew and they sat on the shed roof so we got the cats inside and moved the little fellow to the woodland behind our house, I know the parents would have done everything they could to save him and I think/hope he made it.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

What a fascinating read Jane. It was sad to hear about the fledgling Magpie, but it's great to know there are people like you who will go out of their way to try and heal. At least the injury wasn't too bad and how incredible that the parents knew you were trying to help...again it must be their instincts coming into practice.

I can just imagine those noisy Magpies kicking up a fuss in the trees, they remind me of children shouting and screaming in the school playground, especially when the Master Crows come along and put them in their place, it's as if they're telling them to keep the noise down. But I can also imagine what an awful stressful time it must be, watching one of their own being harmed by your cat. I really hope the fledgling made it. Good for you for trying.

I'm very happy to hear your own story and thank you so much for sharing and reading mine.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Like Jane said, birds are fascinating. I have a lot of avian guests from little sparrows to fat pigeons. The blackbirds often come to the back door as if to say that their breakfast is late and could we please hurry up in putting food on the lawn. My favourite is a robin that always stands by when I'm digging and sometimes even lands on the spade if I stop as if to urge me to finish the job.
You have compiled a good account of the crows behaviour, Jenny. An enjoyable read.

Luigi xx

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Luigi,

birds are such a pleasure to watch aren't they? I bet that blackbird makes you feel so guilty, I know myself if they fly up near our house, they're hopping around as if they're wondering when their food of the day is coming.

Robins always know that if you have a fork or spade in hand and your digging, there's sure to be some juicy worms being dug up. I don't do any digging these days, it's too strenuous, so I take my hat off to you.

I'm glad my account of crows was accurate, they are one of my favourite birds that come into the garden. Thank you for reading and letting me know you enjoyed.

Jenny. xx

 

Submitted by onemorething on

I do love a crow. I like their black feathers and sharp eyes in this, visiting your bright garden. Rachel :)

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thank you for reading Rachel, very much appreciated. I'm happy you liked.

Jenny.