It’s gray cloudy and blustery on this November day
Brown tattered leaves blowing every which way
Little birds are flying among the crusty leaves
Not sure watch is which my eyes tend to deceive
I will stay and I’ll watch so I can tell them apart
Those landing on the feeder would be a good start
The feeder is plenty filled and standing very tall
A large variety of seeds, I think I bought them all
I live on the now cold shores of old Nantucket
The blend of feed I make in a big steel bucket
So many homes are empty at this time of year
Our little feathered friends find less food I fear
I make the blend with berries milo and sunflower seeds
The bucket holds enough for this whole winters needs
Quickly on the feeder three or four birds zoom in to dine
Once they have found me they’ll be back all the time
I look forward to seeing them in the early spring
Outside my kitchen window I will hear them sing
Looking plump and healthy is so pleasing to my eyes
Knowing the time I took making this blend was wise
From past years the birds know these trees are the best
On the very strong branches they will build their nest
Mothers tell the youngins, your twiggy legs I would not pull
Starting in October always with the best this feeder will be full
by Eileen Clark
Image:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/winter-bird-feeding-tips/
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