Field guide No. 1191
Snowbound empty nest
Vacancy, frost-rimmed.
A bird’s nest sits in a ring of white snow among thorny bare branches, with no birds and a little more winter than expected. The occupants left a forwarding address, probably in the south.
Field noteA ringed nest sits empty among thorns. The occupants left a forwarding address, and no bird.
Also possible, also breaking category
Zest expressTrains take whatever body you weld onto them. Citrus is a livery, not a paradox.
The kitchen holds its breathA dust sheet over a kitchen is housekeeping. One with eyes is a ghost costume for a room.
Silver fish stream through a giantSmall fish stream along the body of a much larger fish. The shoal has found an efficient commute.
Skyward anchor in the marshAn iron anchor hangs where a reed would carry its seed head. It holds the sky in place.