Circle of Animals

 I’m a Blue jay I’m a bird that is a wonderful greeter to your morning. In fact I wake many up to my call of the early day. You don’t need to thank me. It’s my role. All birds have this responsibility. I’m loud and I am very colorful. My sound is very distinctive. I’m blue and white and have a lovely stately look. My crest is blue. I have a black border behind my crest. My wings are blue with exquisite patterns. I am a proud bird. I fly the skies of Canada, Mexico and the United States. There’s a baseball team named after me. Toronto Blue jays. A Canadian baseball team.  They are proud to wear the Blue jay on their uniform and cap. The beauty of the Blue jay is captured in photographs. We are featured in many magazines. The Blue jay can be heard by many types of birds. If under threat the blue jay will sound the alarm for all to find cover. Protect themselves. Go into hiding. I’m generally a slow bird in flight. Therefore I must be loud. Vocal. Intelligent. Blue jays are very ...

 I’m a Swan Im graceful and elegant. Beautiful and stately.  Refined. No ugly duckling. I’m prim and proper. I’m a waterfowl. I swim the many lakes, ponds, waterways.  I also inhabit land. I’m of the bird family.  I’m like the geese and ducks yet I’m the one with the soft flowing name.  I’m big yet I still can flap my wings and fly. I love hanging out with my family and friends. On warm summer days. Lazy, hazy days. I love coming in for landings. My wingspan impressive. My webbed feet absorb the shock. In the water I feel safe. On land I’m more vulnerable.  I always have to keep my guard up. I’m very protective of my young. Mother swans always nurse their young. Keep them nearby. Teach them to swim. To navigate land. To hunt for food. The male swan has more colorful plumage compared to the female swan which is muted in color. Swans seek out lifetime mates to share life together raising their family.  They are social and enjoy each other’s company. We a...

 I’m a Yak  Strong and steady, built for the mountains where the air is thin and the snow never leaves. Some say I look like a giant, shaggy cow, but I am far more than that. My thick fur keeps me warm when icy winds blow, and my sturdy hooves help me climb the highest peaks. I live where few others dare to go, high in the Himalayas, where the sky touches the earth. Up here, the wind howls, the rivers freeze, and the ground is covered in snow for most of the year. But I am made for this life. My heart beats strong, my breath is deep, and I can carry heavy loads across rugged paths that no cart or wheel could ever cross. I do not live alone. Yaks are herd animals, and we move together like one great, furry wave across the mountains. Our herd can be small, just a few families, or as large as a hundred strong. Females (cows) and their young stay together, while the biggest males (bulls) sometimes wander alone or in small bachelor groups. But when the time comes to protect the her...

I’m a pony I come in all sorts of colors. Brown White Beige Black A patchwork of colors  I have a thick mane I am of small stature but I have the heart of a champion. I’m a worker and proud of it. You can see me in the fields on farms I am up at the crack of dawn I assist the farmer with his crops by carrying them to market. I am a favorite at kids birthday parties too. I love when children ride me around as they smile and pat me gently. I am a small equine. I’m a little horse.  I can carry more than my weight when I haul a carriage and payloads. I love grazing in the grassland. I am a social animal. I’m very friendly and agreeable. Sometimes I can be stubborn but for the most part I am very cooperative and productive. There was a time when I would play an important role in delivering mail before the advent of the railroad. The pony express operated for nearly two years starting in 1860 and enabled mail delivery from the East coast to the West coast. It was a coordinated deliv...

I’m an owl I am a bird that is all wise and knowing by reputation  I like hanging out on the branches of mighty trees  I have a unique look I stay up in the night Some though prefer the day  Owls have piercing eyes Oblong body shape Round faces Small beak They are mysterious creatures that intrigue bird enthusiasts and anyone who loves birds  They can fly but are not generally long flight birds They are however very quiet in flight They easily glide and can fly distances of between 2 to 10 miles  Owls have distinctive feathers, contour that aid in flight and down that help insulate and keep them warm in winter weather  There are many different types of owls and nearly 200 species. Some common owls are barn owls, snowy owls, elf owls, spotted owls, barred owls, great grey owls, spotted owls among others. Owls live all around the world with the exception of Antarctica. Most owls do live in tropical areas as they thrive in warmer climates but some do live in c...

 I’m an eagle I’m a bird that takes to the skies  I fly with great dignity  Tremendous pride Mighty strength  I’m impressive  I’m a raptor I have a distinctive look I have brown plumage  I have a yellow beak Piercing eyes and  A white colored head  For which I’m known as a bald eagle I have a large wing span and can fly up to 40 miles per hour in flight I am found by the sea coast of villages, towns and cities  I habitat in North America in the United States, Canada and Mexico  I can be seen by the shoreline  In the sky Over the water’s edge  It’s quite a sight seeing me swoop down while in mid flight to catch fish I rely mostly on fish for my meals  Sometimes other birds too  Even rabbits and other small mammals  I am often depicted on coins, stamps, paintings and in magazines  I am a symbol for the United States  The presidential seal features the bald eagle  The eagle is a majestic bird  A ...