Gairden Birds

A great muckle specht hings on the bark
o a birken tree and hemmers on’t till dark;
spinks on rodden sprigs faa tirlin in a steer
wi blue tams on fatbaas strung on barbet-weir.

Garden Birds

A great spotted woodpecker hangs on the bark
of a birch tree and hammers till its dark;
siskins on rowan twigs quiver with desire,
coal tits fall on fat balls hung on garden wire.