Curiouser and Curiouser …
A magnificent little cone, facing away from possible danger, extruded by some crafty creature. No doubt to shelter its young while it developed and give it a flying start when ready.
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Look, nothing up my sleeve … It appears vacant, or vacated, youngster already flown the coop perhaps.
But what’s this, signs of life, movement, of tiny antennae at the entrance. Hmmm, what next may be …
And thar she blows, head full out to check for danger, a little sniff of the air to satisfy the senses all is well.
And away she goes, down the cone in search of her new life, a new home. Her squatting days done, for now.
And she pauses at the tail. Is there somebody, or something left behind? I don’t think so, time to be on her way.
Yes, done here, nothing left to do or see. Time for a new life, into the unknown, perilous life to be.
But what is peril to the one that measures such, is just the natural way of things for this little flying creature. Life … and death.
Was walking around the water treatment plant and noticed this white cone on a branch.
Could see it was open at the wide end and obviously a home to some creature, probably long gone.
Well, I thought I’d take a few shots, just for the curiosity of the structure, a home where no home should be.
While I was composing and focussing I noticed some movement at the opening, and then it was gone.
Wasn’t sure I had actually seen anything but it appeared again and tentatively, looking this way and that …
… set off back down the cone. And so I followed, until I couldn’t, and she was gone.
A little form of mystical nature, every single part making its mark.
Will we miss it when it’s gone? Probably not …
… in light of the new.
© Mark Berkery ……. Click on those pictures for a closer look
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