I am excited to be kicking off In Touch with Nature, 2025 with a post about the Secretary Bird, Southern Africa’s most unusual bird of prey.
Thanks for hosting, Kaye Lynne Booth.
Roberta Writes – In Touch With Nature: The Secretary Bird
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Thanks for introducing us to the Secretary Bird. What a fascinating creature, Robbie, presented in pictures, but its essence capture by your unique poem.
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Hi Grant, I am delighted you enjoyed this. I love sharing about my beloved creatures. This sighting was so special.
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Loved the post Robbie.
Thank you.
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I’m so happy to know that, Maggie.
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💕💕
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I’ve heard of the bird, but I didn’t know much about it. Lovely post, Robbie.
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Hi Merril, I am delighted this poem came (with a bit of help from Wikipedia) and that I got these shots. Such an interesting bird to write about.
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You’re welcome, Robbie!
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I’m just smiling now!! I have met one several years ago.
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Hi Chris, aren’t they just amazing. I also smiled and smiled.
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Excellent, informative poem, Robbie! That is one interesting-looking bird!
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Hi Dave, I think so too. Nature is remarkable.
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Beautiful poetry, Robbie, educational for me! It’s great to learn about the Secretary Bird!
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Hi Tim, I was delighted to see this bird. They are so quick and interesting to watch when they run. I couldn’t get a picture of him running, he was just to fast.
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A very interesting post, Robbie!
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This is going to be a great series.
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Hi Jacqui, I’m pleased you enjoyed this post. Of course, I just love sharing about creatures.
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On my way to read!
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Thanks, Liz
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You’re welcome, Robbie.
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Robbie – what a remarkable bird. Your photo captured the beauty of this winged creature. WOW!!!!
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Hi Rebecca, I was thrilled to get these shots and then the poem came with a little help from Google.
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Beautiful and creative as always!
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Thank you, John. I’m delighted you enjoyed this post.
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FYI Robbie, not seeing you on Twitter / X now…is there another social media site I can share your stuff on?
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Hi John, yes, I made a decision to leave X because my family do not support Elon Musk. In fact, we are embarrassed that he is associated with our country and our people. I am on Bluesky which I am liking very much. My handle is https://bsky.app/profile/robbiecheadle.bsky.social. I thought about it long and hard before I left X but I feel I have to follow my own moral values especially seeing as my sons have such strong views on the matter. Smile – I created them.
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You sure did, and they have grown up to be independent thinkers – bravo to you! I will follow and share your work there!
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Thank you, John. I found you there and followed back.
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Thanks for the educational poem, Robbie. A brand new species for me.
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My pleasure, Pete. It is a wonderful and interesting bird.
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Fascinating, Robbie – I always learn so much here
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I am delighted you enjoyed this post, Donna. I really enjoyed watching this bird.
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I like the sounds of this ode, Robbie.
Heading over! 💙
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