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Write a story from the perspective of a bird migrating for the winter.

Posted in Winter on Oct 26, 2022

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“Jarrod's Journey” by Mustang Patty

Submitted to Contest #63

As the sun rose over the mountain range to the east, it did little to warm the air. As he was known to his parents and sisters, Jarrod the Brave, tried to keep warm by holding his wings close to his body. He was the only one awake, and for once, it was quiet in the nest.His mind was still racing with the words of his parents the night before. Today, it would all come to light, but Jarrod hadn't slept well, despite knowing the day would be of great importance.When he and his sister were born in the spring, they all lived happily in the forest...

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“"Sirius": Southern Star Of Survival” by Aakriti Anil

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"Sky in the south holding Sirius among; The Sirius Will guide you your course of action through the light in the winter twilight".The only reminder was pattering inside my mind. The whole flight had turned to undesirable nightmare. But I decided to not lose any hope and have to complete this do and die journey with my family along with stranger pals, which we were facing in equal wings.In the long run of early November winter. I, "Doiro" a Ruddy-Duck was part of one of the flocks to fly south in search of star of survival. By leaving our hom...

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“Sparrow's Flight” by Lani Lane

Submitted to Contest #63

Sparrow wept as she soared away from Cottonwood. The image of his drooping branches seared into her mind, and she fought a sob rising in her chest. A few of his leaves had fluttered to the ground, staining the dusting of snow in spots of yellow and orange.The honking from the street dulled as she flew higher and higher among the skyscrapers, but she didn’t notice. She thought about Cottonwood, rooted to his small patch of grass among the buildings, a flash of light in the dark, dull gray that seemed to settle over the city even in the summer...

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“Migration Mandate” by Mark D

Submitted to Contest #63

Migration Mandate It was a cool evening in September as a group of Downy Woodpeckers gathered to hear the latest migratory recommendations from the WHO - the Winged Health Organization.  Dr. Anthony Fowli, a white-tailed Grey Goose, head of the WHO, appeared on the television screen to make his announcement: “The Human Virus 19 has infected over 3 million birds across the world claiming over 500,000 lives to this point.  The elderly birds aged 5 years and older continue to be the most at risk, particularly those with underlying...

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“In a Bird's Eye” by Greg Gillis

Submitted to Contest #63

           After a busy summer of eating up worms, corn, and bugs, I need a winter vacation! The word on the pond is that a bunch of my fine-feathered friends will be heading down to Florida for a few months. That sounds like fun!            I was planning on it just being me and the boys, but the wife talked me into making it a family vacation. I had to open my big bill. Just one more detail to take care of here at home before we t...

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“Migration” by Amy DeMatt

Submitted to Contest #63

March                I come into the world screaming. The sky is pewter and the air is damp and cold. I have only a dim memory of the dark warmth that insulated me just hours ago. The icy air bites my feathers, which are cold and stick to me, a wet, heavy cloak I cannot remove. My body quakes involuntarily and I want the warmth of tears as I squeeze my eyes closed. They will not come. I lift my head to the heavens and shriek for help. There are only shrieks and screec...

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“THE JOURNEY OF THE SNOWBIRDS ” by ESTHER Mwape

Submitted to Contest #63

The journey of the snowbird is the story of the winter birds by the name of Dark- eyed Junco commonly known as the snowbird. These birds migrates every year when it's winter time from their homes in Canada to the southern United States in winter, because winter is there favourite season of the year. Though the snowbirds love winter, and they have to travel every year for winter from their homes in Canada to southern part of the United States, there are numerous challenges as well dangers that they face while travelling but despite having the...

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“Goin' South” by John K Adams

Submitted to Contest #63

Finch mumbled to himself as he inventoried items for the trip. Polly touched his arm and tilted her head in a question. He said, “Cooper said to get packed. Pack light, he says. This should be a quick trip. Plan to travel light. Half-way around the world? Pack light? Spackle? Pickle? Pecked?” Polly backed away. “Peck, peck, peck. Pecking is in order, sir.” “Why don’t you take a break?” She returned to her desk. Dove leaned over and whispered to her. “Don’t be hard on him, Pol. Cooper thinks he’s king of the roost. He said to travel light b...

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“Spiraling South” by Elizabeth Corbitt

Submitted to Contest #63

The familiar call is starting, resounding in my head. I coo, letting the world know I hear her urging. I am not alone in this. The flock responds in kind; a rustling of feathers and voices rise to the sky. It is a comfort to know soon we will take flight, head to our other home in the south where the warmth will once again penetrate our feathers and embrace our core. For only a few more days will we get to enjoy the ample supply of soybeans and corn these fields provide. Another coo surrounds me and I respond. It is not a warning, but a than...

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“The Song of the Air Above” by Claire Lindsey

Submitted to Contest #63

It is cold here. The air is thin and tastes of clouds.The gusts of wind guide me, rustling through my feathers with a familiar tickle. It is both alarming and comforting, knowing that the closest thing to me is the air.The air is the thing that knows me best, better than the brief warmth of Mother’s nest full of hatchlings, better than the bark of the trees that I have touched, better than the sunlight and the rain that has fallen on me. No, it is the air that leads me, that fills my wings, that brings me to New Home. It is the air that I tr...

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“Explanation for the Migration” by Katelynn Holden

Submitted to Contest #63

Today I saw another flock of birds fly in that weird formation again. It was my first migration, after just learning how to fly last month, so I had no idea what to expect. I continued to stare in awe as the birds flew farther away, growing smaller and smaller, off into the distance. "Dude, quit staring at them like that. You're weirding me out." my best friend, Tiki exclaimed. "It's amazing that they all know exactly where they're going. Don't they ever get lost?" "Well, it's never happened to our group." A strong breeze came along and ...

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“The Renovated Disposition” by Khagesh Mahanta

Submitted to Contest #63

“Wow! See Jose, so lovely these ruddy shelducks and greater flamingos are!!” Sandra just could not resist, out of joy. “Yes Sandra, great that today we are lucky enough to see so many amazingly beautiful migratory birds, at this lake. Tom rightly suggested me to visit Majuli.” “Do you know Jose, this Majuli is the biggest fresh river water island of the World.” “Yes, I know Sandra. Now, let’s take some photos and videos, of the beautiful moments.” They got married last year, after dating for some years. India is their first overseas ...

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“Thousands of Miles from Home” by C Britt

Submitted to Contest #63

The leaves have begun to paint the treetops like wildfire. A chill lingers in the air a little bit longer each morning. The days are getting shorter. I need to go. It's time for me to move on. It's not just the changing of the seasons or the scarcity of food, though. I can feel something calling me. Some instinct, some overwhelming urge is pulling me toward a place I've never been. I need to go. As I sit in the bright morning sunshine, I stretch out the vivid blue feathers of my wings, the long forked feathers of my tail. Then, I preen a...

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“Sunsets in the Karoo ” by Louise Muller

Submitted to Contest #63

The small bird knew it was nearly time to go. He could feel it in his bones. Every morning was a little colder than the one before and the days were getting shorter. He knew he would soon start his journey north to a warmer place. He had done this so many times before but this time he knew would be his last time. The years had gotten away from him and he was an old bird now. He looked out at the sight that spread itself out in front of him. It was perfect, wide open spaces that had nothing to hide. It was welcoming and free. He loved this ...

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“THE JOURNEY WITHOUT LUCY. ” by Loud Paper

Submitted to Contest #63

Lucy woke up to the sound of birds early morning, stretching and smiling through the brighter sun. she pull up the curtains and saw numerous birds feeding on the grass not far from her backyard farm. Lucy walked up to the birds and tried getting one as a pet, unfortunately she slipped and fell. Her neighbour's children giggle and chuckled at her.  One of the children walked up to Lucy and said, would you love to keep one? She nodded and said yes, would like to keep one as a pet, I wouldn't mind if you offer a help.maybe your friends...

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