Category Archives: Lighthearted Limericks

Lighthearted Limericks: Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Posted on February 24, 2019 by

I think we are overdue for a lighthearted limerick, so here is one dedicated to my favorite fidgeter – the Ruby-crowned Kinglet. 🙂 There once was a wee little king who had flickety fidgety wings As he flew about town … Continue reading →

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Lighthearted Limericks – Pine Warbler

Posted on November 8, 2017 by

When this handsome Pine Warbler showed up, he came carrying a limerick just begging to be shared. The gleaming gold bird with barred wing Boasts of beauty that’s fit for a king From the tree-tops he croons A melodious tune … Continue reading →

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Lighthearted Limericks – Red-headed Woodpecker

Posted on August 17, 2016 by

It seemed about time for another lighthearted limerick, and since this fellow keeps showing up and flirting for his food, I thought I’d let him be the star. The bird with the red velvet head Comes to call when he … Continue reading →

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Lighthearted Limericks – Blue Jay (#2)

Posted on April 27, 2016 by

Once I start to think in rhyme, it’s hard to stop the Seussian stream of words from floating around in my head; so, despite the fact that they’ve already starred in a previous limerick, here’s another lighthearted verse featuring the Blue … Continue reading →

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Lighthearted Limericks – Eastern Bluebird

Posted on April 25, 2016 by

I had a request for another lighthearted limerick, so how about we let the Bluebird be our featured guest? If the bluebird so cheerfully sings and brings happiness in on his wings How do you explain his looks of disdain? … Continue reading →

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Lighthearted Limericks – Brown Thrasher

Posted on January 28, 2016 by

Ready for another lighthearted limerick?  This one will feature my state bird, the Brown Thrasher.  I’ve had the rhyme floating around in my head, but needed him to show up and pose for a few shots before I could post … Continue reading →

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Lighthearted Limericks – Yellow-rumped Warbler

Posted on January 19, 2016 by

What better way to start the day than with a lighthearted limerick?  The Yellow-rumped Warbler is the featured bird in today’s rhyme. A more dashing bird you won’t find than the Warbler, the Yellow-rumped kind He’s so lively and quick He … Continue reading →

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Lighthearted Limericks – Tufted Titmouse

Posted on November 29, 2015 by

With the Thanksgiving weekend coming to a close, it seemed like a fitting time for another lighthearted limerick…this time featuring the Tufted Titmouse. The Titmouse, you might be surprised, though dainty is daring and wise She stores away seed so … Continue reading →

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Lighthearted Limericks – Blue Jay

Posted on November 15, 2015 by

Today’s lighthearted limerick features the often maligned and misunderstood Blue Jay, who happens to be another of my favorite backyard visitors.  Ready for the rhyme? I have heard Blue Jays come from the mold of the bullyish, brutish, and bold … Continue reading →

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Lighthearted Limericks – Eastern Towhee

Posted on November 14, 2015 by

The Eastern Towhee, one of my backyard favorites, stars in today’s limerick. Two Towhees in colors of fall dropped in with their name-saying call While she stood and she sipped he splashed and he dipped Not minding my presence at … Continue reading →

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