English poem
Golden Eagle
by Elizabeth Gordon (1866–1922)
Turkey Buzzard, on the wing, Is a most graceful-looking thing; Like scavengers, who come each day, He does much good in his own way.
Vermilion Flycatcher’s a beauty, You’ll always find him right on duty; Searches for food early and late, Bringing it to his pink-clothed mate.
Yellow Warbler comes to stay Along about the first of May; He likes to live by pond or rill And builds his nest with care and skill.
Curlew runs along the shore, To him, perhaps, it’s like a floor; Whistle, and he will answer you Something like this: “Kerloo, Kerloo.”