“ Puffy-Headed “ ...

“ Puffy-Headed “

by Suzán Jiván
Mom & Mom-
Mom Suzán

Puffy-headed
diving ducks
black breasts
white crescents
white-ringed bills
clear from a distance
feeding on insects
guttural croaking
“ gag/gag/gag “
white head black cap
pale green patches
chevron patterns
valuable down
bordering crown
wintering grounds
whistling sounds
uniform wings
without markings
stubby bills pinkish rings
brilliant molting annually
diving frequently
freshwater breeding
yet belying agility
low squealing
in tight flocks
while flying high
with golden eyes...