They are precious little birds <br />Not a lot of them around <br />A Black-capped Vireo they’re called <br />Witchita Mountains is where they’re found <br /> <br />This bird is one of a kind <br />There is olive green on his back <br />White spectacles this little guy wears <br />And a charming little black cap <br /> <br />Yellow wing bars too are his markings <br />That adds a lot of warmth and charm <br />I would love to have a place <br />To keep him from all harm <br /> <br />So much seems to be against them <br />And they’re on the endangered list <br />But there are folks that help them out <br />So safer places do exist <br /> <br />In the Salt Creek Canyon area <br />Is the perfect wildlife place <br />Special folks work hard <br />To keep these little birds safe <br /> <br />You’ll have to visit the Salt Creek Bridge <br />Is a such wonderful and unique sight <br />It all appears to be created <br />For this precious little bird’s plight <br /> <br />Red dirt edges the water <br />A charming place to go <br />I hope you can come along <br />You’re sure to enjoy it, I know!<br /><br />Marilyn Lott<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/precious-little-bird/
