The children’s ditty used as a countdown to starting a race or competition came to my mind as I watched this Barred Owl take off.
One for the money

Two for the show

Three to make ready and

Four to go

Or, by Elvis Presley in Blue Suede Shoes:
It’s one for the money two for the show
Three to get ready now go, cat, go
Wonderful sequence and story Ellen!
Thank you, Liz, glad that you enjoyed it.
Four in one, great!
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Great action post and ditty! 🤗
Thanks, Donna!