Da Boids

“Da Boids” is New York for “The Birds.”  As in “Toity poiple boids all poiched in a twee, toity poiple boids all choipin at me.  Choip, choip, choip.”

Anyway, these are some kind of water bird with little tail-like feathers on their heads.  They stalk their prey, as does the heron, but on considerably shorter legs.  Altogether, they are rather lovely, with their bright legs and blue feathers.  They are found inland as well as near the shore.