Crows in magnolia tree squawking and cawing.
Black Phoebes look to build a nest.
Two doves on cable lines necking and cooing.

Construction loud next door, someone is sawing.
Squirrels reaching for figs make a gooey mess.
Crows in magnolia tree squawking and cawing.

High on telephone pole a Red-Tailed Hawk is grooming.
A possum queues for cat food, an uninvited guest.
Two doves on cable lines are necking and cooing.

Monarchs and humming birds coming and going.
Chatty sparrows fly in, bringing social zest.
Crows in magnolia tree squawking and cawing.

Red headed parrots eye the crows, trouble brewing.
Backyard nature is drama at its best.
Two doves on cable lines necking and cooing.

Local flora and fauna create a fest.
Summertime noises and sightings at their best.
Crows in magnolia tree squawking and cawing.
Two doves on cable lines necking and cooing.

© by Erle Kelly.
Used with the author’s permission.