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BIODIVERSITY
Townsend's Warbler
Pipilo maculatus

Photo Credit: Carrie Steingruber
MARGARET TAYLOR
Townsend's Warbler
Gold sparkles behind
curtain of leaves, you, tiny
gem, examine me.
Small and curious
treasure, swoop, investigate
with your shining eyes.
A black mask distracts
from your cheerful nature–a
bandit you are not.
Braver than others
you stand your ground and stare back,
fiery and bold
Over paths, you perch alone–
topaz sentry, forest throne.
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