White-Crowned Sparrow (Ink Study)

The White-Crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys) is very prevalent in our area, particularly at this time of year. 

This afternoon we had close to 100 of them pecking the ground for millet and sunflower seeds that had been bypassed by the quails.  

Flitting in and out of the large manzanita bush, their sweet songs filled the air with fanciful and beautiful trills.  

Their tolerance towards other birds who joined them in search of food was quite impressive. Perhaps we, humans, could take a few lessons from them?  

“White-Crowned Sparrow (Ink Study)”, © 2013 Cathy Gazda, 4” x 4”, Pen and ink. ♥