November 3, 2023

I am known as a Red Knot

My species is on the decline

Due to humans who are out for blood -

Horseshoe Crab blood, not mine.

But I depend on those tasty critters

During migration when I need to dine. 

Thanks to my very special guest photographer, David Simpson.

Location: South Jetty Park, Fort Pierce

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

Photo © 2023 David Simpson and text © 2023 Dee Fairbanks Simpson