Rabbits, Squirrels and Raptors

 

Rabbits, Squirrels and Raptors

Here, at my little patch,

we have rabbits and squirrels,

lots of them. They're not as big

as those in other locales.

In some places a rabbit or squirrel

might make a meal, not so here.

But they are a decent meal for

a hawk or eagle, so are wary

of all birds.

Our rabbits are brown, ground dwellers,

and eat grass. Several generations

have made a home under my shed.

Our squirrels are gray, live in trees,

and eat the acorns. When the leaves fall,

their nests are easily seen

in high branches of the oaks.

Seeing the risk of a suspicious bird,

rabbits freeze, blending into the background.

Sensing the same danger squirrels run

quickly to a tree putting it between them

and the peril.

Actions of rabbits, squirrels and raptors,

eons of evolution has taught.

The balance is kept.