Article for 2010 Dec 30

2010

2010 Dec

Dec 30 Thu

In Kingussie, I saw a handsome male bird¹ on a hedge. The bird was wearing a splendid robe, autumnal golden in colour with leafy russet speckles. The tail feathers were lusciously long, matching the ornate robe. The bird’s mask was a stirring ruby, two rubies in fact, one per chic cheek; whilst the forehead and nape were a stunning summery emerald. The bird was inspiring awe, and was photographed.

Footnote

1 The phrase “male bird” is an oxymoron, because “bird” can be a slang term for a female.

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