Maureen Newman
The graceful beauty of a bird in flight —
Pure avian splendor; we cry,
“Oh, what a glorious, glorious sight!”
The wise, keen-eyed owl who flies through the night —
A whisper of wings passing by;
The graceful beauty of a bird in flight.
The sparkling sunlight on jeweled colors, bright —
A tropical bird in the sky:
Oh, what a glorious, glorious sight!
A lonely raven, coal-black as the night,
Plays in the currents on high —
The graceful beauty of a bird in flight!
Majestic eagle with head feathers, white,
Teaching its young how to fly —
Oh, what a glorious, glorious sight!
A wonder of nature, utter delight —
What pleasure it brings to the eye;
The graceful beauty of a bird in flight —
Oh, what a glorious, glorious sight!
Born and raised near Oxford, England, Maureen Newman is known for her love of exotic birds. She is considered an expert in having worked with exotic birds for almost forty years and has written numerous articles for various bird magazines. She moved to Borrego Springs five years ago where she maintains a sanctuary for exotics with special needs. These are birds that are considered difficult to place as pets because they have behavioral or medical issues.