February 11, 2021

I am known as a Ruddy Turnstone

I had to grow up and learn to fly fast - 

At around 3 weeks old, 

In a move brave and bold -

I flew thousands of miles to where the rest of the Turnstones amassed. 

Location: Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge, Joe Michael Memorial Trail

Sources: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Ruddy_Turnstone/overview

Photo and text © 2021 Dee Fairbanks Simpson