Audubon Florida asked poets from Southwest Florida and the rest of the state to write haikus — the first and third lines each have five syllables; the middle line has seven — in a contest celebrating turkey and black vultures ahead of International Vulture Awareness Day, which is celebrated on the first Saturday in September.
Tom Bayles is a Reporter at various esteemed media outlets, including WLRN Public Radio & Television and NPR. He focuses on critical themes such as climate change, environmental issues, and water management, exploring topics like climate policy, global warming, and natural resources. Tom's work has been featured in platforms like the University of South Florida and Florida Weekly, highlighting his commitment to informing the public on pressing environmental matters.
