By M S Clements
Jackdaw observes the terrain below with marble-polished eyes. Patience brings reward. First comes the screeching cry of a female Homo Sapiens. The male replies with deeper, bestial squawks. Jackdaw’s head tips. They lack Jackdaw’s black majesty, but intrigue, nonetheless. From within their stone nest comes a rumbling to chitter at Jackdaw’s claws, and around the twirling female’s middle, a layer of delicate skin lifts upwards, revealing legs that step to and fro, tempting the male. His bobbing head mirrors the mate. They sway. They twist. Flailing, flightless wings intertwine as the male draws in. Closer. Closer still, connecting beak to beak.
Very good description. I enjoyed reading this.
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This was an amazing piece and really interesting. Well done!
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.
Well done. The energy between the two really comes through.
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Lovely vivid descriptions… well done… kudos…
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Cute observation of humans!
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Thank you. We have jackdaws next door but it is our Red Kite who sits in the tree opposite who can be particularly unsettling.