Bird Nests Used to Look More Like Fortresses by Martin Ott

Bird Nests Used to Look More Like Fortresses

by Martin Ott

(published in Press 53, Issue 139, OCT-DEC 2018)

 

My daughter just failed her driving test.

The cradle of the nest allows for easier

delivery of food and fledgling flight.

Worried about a call, a rude awakening.

My son just walked seven miles playing

Pokémon Go. The dangers of predators

can strike the hatchlings from any angle.

Worried he won’t look up in his crossing.

My wife just got her green card. The rules

of what keeps you clos...