Cold Morning Swim Revisited

Common Goldeneye
Overcast sky reflecting on the waves, lapping from all sides.
Alone, swimming without a destination, diving below.
Surfacing, swimming, diving again, living in the moment.

Bold Colours in Plain Sight

Great Egret
Dark murky waters conceal treasures and opportunities.
Stalking forward and leaving faint ripples, your search continues.
Ever aware of all around and focused on things below.

Gloomy Morning

Cooper’s Hawk
A gloomy overcast morning, the world seems a silhouette.
You stare through the twilight for movement, errors in your favour.
Those favourable errors are to be seized, the day is yours.

Mid-Summer Dawn

Spotted Sandpiper
A Summer morning at the break of dawn, the fresh air still cool.
Perched atop a damp stone, you’re waiting for the day to brighten.
Soon the heat of mid-Summer will rise, bringing a warm new day.

Cold Morning Swim

Common Goldeneye
Morning on a cold river, you float and swim with the current.
Cool crisp air awakens your senses, aware of all around.
Searching for safety you continue on the current of life.

On Thin Ice

Ring-billed Gull
A bright Sun on a cold Winter day offering little warmth.
Your journeys near and far have helped you adapt to all weather.
Most others like you have chosen to leave, why do you remain?

Heron Tree

Great Blue Herons
A wood skeleton offers a place of rest and a good view.
The dark water below is teeming with possibilities.
For now though, you stand with your companions, watching in silence.

Search for Breakfast

Cooper’s Hawk
Autumn morning, sounds of opportunity sings all around.
Hunger nudges, senses awakened and memories remind.
You give chase here and there, success comes closer each time you try.

Roof Goose

Canada Goose
Under a clear blue sky, the crisp Spring air clarifies morning.
Above much of what you see, you observe and listen for their calls.
Each moment a decision, yes or no, whether to remain.

Diving for Fish

Belted Kingfisher
Sunny afternoon on the lake, perched for opportunities.
The Sun your friend, shining on the water, illuminating.
Dive again and again, success after success, a fine day.