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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.
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Small and curious
treasure, swoop, investigate
with your shining eyes.
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A black mask distracts
from your cheerful nature–a
bandit you are not.
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Braver than others
you stand your ground and stare back,
fiery and bold
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Over paths, you perch alone–
topaz sentry, forest throne.
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