Fourth Place: Audubon Park by Dietra von Taborsky

Perched upon a wire the Mourning Dove utters a sequence of melancholy coos

Around the bend a flock of gangly Ibis foraging after a summer rain

Swiftly darting about in crimson glory a Cardinal brings messages of hope

The Blue Heron stands motionless its reflection painted on rippling water

Soaring far above an Osprey grasps a fish in talons so streamlined and efficient

Raucous Blue Jays fill the air with strident screeches and warbling chirps

Strolling along the path a Peacock graces us with a display of royal plumage

Walking through the neighborhood with a song in my heart