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?