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Hummingbird Photos & Story of A Special Visit, A Female
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Hummingbird Poems:

The Tiny Hummingbird, Starts The Day
They Know He Is A Sweet Little Gem
The Hummingbird Trusts Me
Audio Poem Click to Listen - The Hummingbird Trusts Me

A Poem About Hummingbirds

Audio Poem Click to Listen - His Song is a Sweet Melody
Or read the Poem:

His Song is a Sweet Melody

A cold and windy morning
Seems to have come our way

Overcast and dreary
Begins this autumn day

The changing season is apparent
You can tell
From the amount of sunlight

Gone are the long days of summer
Darkness comes earlier each night

The Hummingbird is singing
High up in the tree

It is easy to see his silhouette
His song is a sweet melody

Having more than one feeder
Helps to sustain the Hummingbirds

With territorial behavior
Lots of chattering can be heard

In the West
Hummingbirds visit all year long

Filling the feeder during the winter
Will help to keep them strong

Connie Soto
October 04, 2010 ©


A Poem For Dad - To Understand The Why
A Poem For Family - Old Fashioned Remedy


A Short Poem - Find Our Way
A Poem - To Deceive

Poems About Life:

Simply A Matter Of Choice
Pink Slips Are Coming Any Day
Impending Doom
Treasure It More

Poems from the field:

Poem - Golden Eagle



Audio Poem Click to Listen - For All the Little Things
Or read the Poem:

For All the Little Things

We have spent our life together
We would not have it
Any other way

I am glad you are always near
It comforts me
More than I can say

You hold me close
If I am sad
You warm my heart
When you hold my hand

For all the little things
You always do for me
They count more than you know
I am glad that you love me

Connie Soto
February 2, 2010 ©

Audio Poem Click to Listen - Vger, My Sweet Little Kitty
Or read the Poem:

Vger, My Sweet Little Kitty

I feel this love for my kitty
Who has been with me for years
I do not want to be without her
As she ages
It brings about that fear

I took her to the doctor
This bleak and dreary night
I hoped my love for her
Could give her the strength
So that everything
Would be all right

We would like a little more time
My sweet little kitty and me
She is more important
Than I can say
She is part of my family

I treasure the time
I have with her
I know that she loves me
In my arms she always purrs
So happy to be with me

Connie Soto
March 28, 2010 ©


Audio Poem Click to Listen - Learning is What we Do
Or read the Poem:

Learning is What we Do

It is important to us
As individuals that
We feel valued

When we do not feel valued
We feel anxious
Vulnerable and discouraged

Learning is what we do
Because we are human
We know that it is true

A little effort everyday
Is sure to help us
To find our way

It is a natural desire
To seek comfort
From one another

A little love can provide
A little commitment
To each other

Our emotions and our intellect
Guides the choices
That we make

Focus with objective thoughts
Provides attention to detail

Choices from this process
Helps us all
So that we can prevail

Connie Soto
May 10, 2010 ©

Click to see how Nova was rescued as a kitten
In the Gallery of Babies

Kitty Rescue Poem - Abandoned in a Field


Click on the Zebra Finch Family
To find the Gallery of Babies

Zebra Finch and Other Babies - Gallery of Babies


A Poem About Hawks

Audio Poem Click to Listen - A Sparrow Hawk
Or read the Poem:

A Sparrow Hawk
An American Kestrel
Is what they mostly call
This hawk today

A Sparrow Hawk
For this smallest
Falcon of prey

The Kestrel usually hunts
In an open field
It can hover
Using rapid wing beats
Scanning the ground
For a meal

Courtship dives
Are a common display
Bringing her food
Is another way

This brilliant colorful
Bird of prey
Chooses a mate
For a lifetime stay

Connie Soto
September 26, 2010 ©

Connie Soto
January 07, 2011 ©

Have a great day!

Cozy and warm inside
Cold weather does not have to be dreary!


Audio Poem Click to Listen - Dark and Gloomy
Or read the Poem:

Dark and Gloomy

I heard the rain
Throughout the night
With the dawn
There is no sign
Of any sunlight

Rain clouds blanket
The entire sky
The wind makes it hard
For the birds to fly

Rain droplets glisten
Everywhere
No rain bows can be found
Anywhere

Children splash in the puddles
With their feet
Water runs in the gutters
Down the street

Umbrellas and rain jackets
Is part of the norm
As people dash in and out
Of the storm

The weather might feel
Dark and gloomy
To be inside
Feels warm and cozy

With the falling of the rain
Life will continue
To be sustained

Connie Soto
February 27, 2011 ©


Sad feelings when someone is hospitalized
He will get better!


Audio Poem Click to Listen - Helpless Feelings
Or read the Poem:

Helpless Feelings

A challenging stress filled experience
Is part of a hospital stay
The doctors and nurses
Running diagnostic tests
Is a part of your day

It is best to ignore
Any negative predictions
Negative feelings should not
Consume your attention

Fear is normal
It is part of the process
Experience all of your feelings
So you will not cause more stress

Helpless feelings are allowed
For a short spell
You have no false hopes
You know you can get well

Little by little
You will feel better each day
The will to live
Is your best defense
Your body responds
In a positive way

The impact of the experience
Will make you stronger
Once the crisis is over
Everything will get better

Connie Soto
February 18, 2011 ©


For Valentines Day
Tell someone how much you care


Audio Poem Click to Listen - Passionately Intense
Or read the Poem:

Passionately Intense

Is love a condition of the mind
To wish another happiness for all time

Emotionally it is an attachment
And
It is romantic
It is filled with compassion
And
It is intimate

How do you define
Your love for another
To share a commitment
That excludes all others

Strong feelings and actions
Influenced by hormones
Whatever we feel
It is passionately intense
In a lovers zone

Connie Soto
February 13, 2011 ©


Where did the Parakeet go?
Is he really okay?


Audio Poem Click to Listen - Oh Look, Oh Look
Or read the Poem:

Oh Look, Oh Look

Oh Where, Oh Where
Did the Parakeet go
Oh Where, Oh Where
Can he be

Oh Why, Oh Why
Did the Parakeet leave
Oh Why, Oh Why
Indeed

Oh What, Oh What
Can I do
Oh What, Oh What
Indeed

Oh Yes, Oh Yes
What do I see
Oh Yes, Oh Yes
Indeed

Oh My, Oh My
Look in the tree
Oh My, Oh My
Indeed

Oh Look, Oh Look
What do I see
The Parakeet
Is back in the tree

Connie Soto
February 05, 2011 ©


A Mother's Anguish
Life is sometimes sad


Audio Poem Click to Listen - You Were My Sun Shine
Or read the Poem:

You Were My Sun Shine

You laughed and giggled
As a child
You were my sunshine
For awhile

When you were little
You loved me so
Where ever did
That precious time go

The pent up anger
That you displayed
Shocked me to
This very day

I was oblivious to this hate
You felt for me
You will never know
What you meant to me

Anquish describes the pain
I felt at first
Only time and acceptance
Dulled the hurt

A Mother's love
That was so deep
Could never be denied
The anguish of rejection
Of never
Knowing why

I dreamed that you would
Become my friend
I never
Dreamed your rejection
Would make it the end

Connie Soto
February 01, 2011 ©


Major changes to a push scooter
What a fun sport it has become


Audio Poem Click to Listen - Make the Best Scooter
Or read the Poem:

Make the Best Scooter

Push scooters are no longer
Just a toy
It is an extreme sport
For girls and boys

There are beginning scooters
For when you start
Later light weight styles
Made with special parts

Custom scooters made
For special tricks and stunts
An Ollie will get you some air
Practice and skill
Bring you excitement

Learning how to weld
To make the parts just right
Is half the fun
To make the best scooter
Any old night

Connie Soto
January 23, 2011 ©



Olden Days and Now

Audio Poem Click to Listen - Imagine a Scooter
Or read the Poem:

Imagine a Scooter

Push scooters were made
From milk crates
In the olden days
Since that time
They have come a long way

Imagine a scooter
Made from a plank of wood
With roller skate wheels
That does not move
As smooth as they should

Now imagine a deck for a scooter
Made from a 2x4
With a long handle split in two
From the same board

The steel wheels were larger
Than the old roller skates
These steel ball bearing wheels
Could get you around
At a faster rate

Now imagine a scooter
Of today
It is light, yet strong
With soft handle grips
It helps your hands
So they do not slip

A hollow tube
For the steering shaft
Polyurethane wheels
That makes it ride smooth or fast

Unique features and lots of colors
Give the scooter a lot of flair
Are you ready to take a spin
Maybe at the skate park
If you dare

They are propelled by the rider
They no longer have any rust
They are no longer clunky
They are a lot of fun
They leave the old styles
In the dust

Connie Soto
December 09, 2010 ©


Let your imagination flow
No time for boredom

Audio Poem Click to Listen - Eliminate Boredom
Or read the Poem:

Eliminate Boredom

Doing our chores
Before we play
Helps to keep us
Out of trouble each day

We take things for granted
When we get things too easily
With a little effort
Boredom goes away
Because we are busy

When we get bored
It makes time go slow
To be creative
Let your imagination flow

We have eyes
They help us to see
We have ears
They help us to hear

Take advantage of all our senses
Open the door to new experiences

It is natural to have curiosity
It is part of creativity

Creativity comes from exploration
The choices we make
Can eliminate boredom

To learn a little everyday
Gives us more meaning
In a million ways

Connie Soto
December 30, 2010 ©


Time Alone
Is a little peace within

Audio Poem Click to Listen - A Little Time Alone
Or read the Poem:
A Little Time Alone

Quite time is
A special thing
We should treasure
The feelings
That it brings

Sometimes I need
To have
A little time alone
To step away
From the day to day
Chaotic zone

Learning is how
We gain understanding
Creativity comes
From deep thinking

Ideas are endless
They come from the ingenuity
Of our mind
With a little pondering
You never know
What you will find

Connie Soto
November 27, 2010 ©

Someone let a Parakeet go free
He arrived on October 8, 2010
He seems to be doing fine
I will post his progress off and on
The Coopers Hawk has been visiting so far so good

A Poem About a Tame Bird and a Wild Bird

Audio Poem Click to Listen - This Little Bird

Or read the Poem:

This Little Bird
I heard this chirp
Among all the birds

That was singing
In the tree

This little bird's chirp
Was a chattering sound
Not a sweet melody

It was a distinct
Kind of chirp
That I heard

All of a sudden
I heard
A different bird

This Scrub Jay
Announced himself
It was quite clear

He always lets you know
When he is near

So what was
The first chirping
That I heard

It was not what
I usually hear
From the wild birds

The Scrub Jay
Was high up in the tree
I followed his sounds
To see
What I could see

What I saw
Was the Scrub Jay
Squawking at a
Green and yellow parakeet

What was a parakeet
Doing up there in the tree

It seemed so odd to me
To see a parakeet
With a Scrub Jay
In the tree

Connie Soto
October 08, 2010 ©

Visit Connie's other web site:
Listen to her poems or read them
In depth through Connie's eyes
A little psychology and human insight

http://conniesoto.com

The Parakeet Updates are at the bottom

Articles:

Canaries
Canary FAQ's
Canary Breeding FAQ's
How To Band a Baby Canary
Baby Canary Food & Cautions
A Canary Brooder Can Be Quite Simple
Canary Respiratory & Mite FAQ's
Basic Finch FAQs
Basic Zebra Finch FAQs
Hummingbird General FAQ's
Hummingbird Feeding FAQ's
Warbler FAQ's

Poems for All Occasions:

Gallery of Greetings & Holiday Poems

Gallery of Poetry & Photos:

Gallery One of Poetry & Photos
Gallery Two of Poetry & Photos
Finches - Poetry & Photos

Poetry, Photos & Facts:

Gallery of Babies - Poetry, Photos & Facts

Bird Photos:

American Avocet
The Ring-Billed Gull & The American Crow

Relationship Poems:

Tender Acts of Kindness
Our Journey Together
Complete Trust
Sending Out Some Clues
What Is A Sister
My Sister, My Friend

Wedding Poems & Photos:

Forever Treasured, Jennifer & Darren
Carla, A Lovely Bride
Forever Anniversary
Loss, Special Memories, Judy & Bill
The Father And The Bride - For Jim
On A Farm - Jeanne & Gary
As You Begin - Barney & Kathy

Wedding Photos:
Jennifer & Greg
Daryl & Mary

Photo Restorations:

Gallery One
Gallery Two
Gallery Three
Gallery Four
Gallery Five
Gallery Six
Gallery Seven
Gallery Eight

Devin's Corner:

Devin - Scooter Fun
Grandpa & Devin make a Scooter Ramp
A Little Time with Grandpa
Spending Time with Grandpa
Devin & Snow - A Little Silkie
Fly the Pirate's Kite
Devin Plays Soccer
Devin Skateboarding
Devin Draws

Marilyn's Corner:

Poem For Eric - A Salute To You Grandson
Cousin Poem - Mediocre Would Not Do
Cousin Poem - Remember When

Judy's Corner:

Anniversary Poem - Love from a daughter
Cousin Loss Poem By Susie - Angie
Thank-you to Grandma Poem - By Kristi

Krystyl's Corner:
A Mix of photos
Citizenship

Family Corner:
A Few Generations
A Family Circle
Fun at the Zoo
Family's Corner
Long Ago to Now
All In a Day
Fishing Fun
The Joyce Family Album

Steve's Corner:

Wedding Poem - Inspired by Renee
Fate - Inspired by Poem, Tiki Survived
Trust - Inspired by Poem, I Love The Birds




Poems About Loss:
Life's Journey Is Not Always Easy
VDee, My Little Canary
Gloster Canary, I Miss Her Now
A Tribute To Maurice, A Special Man

Neat Places to Visit:
BirdBreath a light hearted satire
Let Fred Help You Find It
Computer Archaeology
All things nice From Ireland
Incubators

Tiki's Corner:

Tiki Photos - My Little Canary Bird
Tiki Poem - Tiki Is Spoiled
Tiki Poem - William and Tiki

Hand trained canaries are fun

Tiki does not want to go back into his
cage. A hand trained canary can give
you a lot of joy. They usually have
terrific personalities. As you can see
Tiki is spoiled.

Hand tamed birds interact

Audio click to Listen - I Guess We Have to Share
Or read the Poem:

I Guess We Have to Share

I am a little canary
My name is Tki
I have two feathered friends
Who I share my time with my human

We all love to spend time
Out of the cage
Hanging out with our human
Is quite the rage

Tweeter lives in the cage next to me
The human has not yet decided
If Tweeter is a he or a she

In the canary world
The human does not always know
If we are a boy or a girl
Only time will let them know

Then there is Tweeky
He is definitely a he
He sings morning noon and night
His song is nothing less than
An awesome melody

The canaries try to get
The priorities of our human
We have to mention finches
Who also gets her attention

Kiva this girl finch
Gets to come out of her cage
She hangs out with our human
As if Finches were all the rage

I guess we have to share
For our humans attention
Even with Vger
The kitty
Who also gets lots of
Her attention

Connie Soto
October 01, 2010 ©

Tweeky's Journey:

Tweeky's Photos and Poems
Click to Listen to Tweeky sing

Enjoy wildlife - Wild Bird Poem

Audio Poem Click to Listen - The Wild Birds at the Feeder
Or read the Poem:

The Wild Birds at the Feeder

The first chilly morning
Of the season
I expected everyone
To be snuggled up keeping warm

Instead there is activity
All around
The sun was out
Without any signs of a storm

It was almost as if
Chilly equates to energy

The wild birds at the feeder
Were eating breakfast quite happily

The canary's song
Rings loud and clear

All the little birds chattering
Is music to my ears

The Scrub Jay arrives
On the scene

He announces himself loudly
He does not have to scream

The Hummingbirds pay him
No mind

They zoom in and out
It is too early for the sun
To make their feathers iridescent
Or glitter and shine

Even though the nectar feeder
Seats more than three

One at a time eat
As the Hummingbird
Chases the others up in the tree

A little while later
To my surprise

Two Anna Hummingbirds
Ate together
Right before my very eyes

This is not typical
Behavior for them

I feel happy watching
These sweet little gems

Connie Soto
November 12, 2010 ©


A Little Hummer
Who loves to sing



Very Unusual near Homes
A Golden Eagle makes a visit



A Starling fledgling
It looks like it is doing the high step with its food


The Parakeet on a rope

Parakeet Snoozes


A magnificent Coopers Hawk


Parakeet hides from the Coopers Hawk


The Coopers Hawk is hunting for a meal

The Parakeet hangs out with his friend