Sitting by the window, a boy struggles to compose a poem, crumbling and tossing out one draft after another. Fortunately, a little bird is nearby, busy collecting the discarded papers, as they make excellent padding for its nest. Can you help the little bird tidy up the yard? While you're at it, can you also find the items on this list?

Hidden in the puzzle include a shovel, a parakeet, and two flowers. Additionally, find the state names of Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, Washington, New Mexico, New York, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming.