Sense Sonnet - Pumper

Pochard Ducks - LP Zoo

Some Baer's pochard ducks have come to
The Bird House Wetland habitat,
Viewable at Lincoln Park Zoo,
Pleased to roll out the welcome mat.
Head, neck and back - dark gray to black.
Sides of light brownish red and white.
A blue gray bill from which to quack.
The feather report - a fine sight.
Native to eastern Asia, and
Critically endangered there,
Due to hunting and lost wetland,
Reminders that we need to care.

These rare birds here now number four,
And hopefully there will be more.