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Home in a ‘U’ bend
water inlet, sandy cast
low tide exposure
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by Scooj
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Giant invader
impressive harmful bully
keep a good distance
.
by Scooj
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Final resting place
when we return to the soil
verdant new life thrives
.
by Scooj
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An oxeye daisy
a slender beetle rests up
feasting on nectar
.
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Resilient fig
unlikely urban foothold
nature will prevail
.
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Uninvited guest
hitched a dog-fur ride and meal
parasitic tick
.
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Common, overlooked
attached to walls filling gaps
elegant flower
.
by Scooj
30 Days Wild (1)
30 Days Wild is an initiative organised by the Wildlife Trusts. It is an annual challenge event, for those who choose to participate, to do one wild thing a day throughout the month of June. I will try to write a nature haiku every day if I can as my contribution to this celebration of nature. I did this back in 2015 and thoroughly enjoyed the challenge.
A small snail anchors
atop a shimmering sea
of emerald green.
by Scooj
Hidden from all view,
ancient brick culverts guiding.
Secret river Frome.
by Scooj
http://www.wildlifetrusts.org/30DaysWildInfo
This Haiku has special resonance for me, because it relates to some of my work which is to help the citizens of Bristol, and visitors, understand more about the hidden waterways beneath their feet.
How can they care about what they cannot see? I believe that by helping people connect with these hidden secrets, they will care more, and maybe, just maybe, change the way they interact with the water environment.
Use less water, waste less water, stop using toilets as waste bins, stop chucking household waste into the river, enjoy the abundant biodiversity water brings. Water is life.
Pentaradiate;
soft creamy petals unfurl
as if setting sail.
by Scooj
Natural adventures 