Ever Observant

I love the White-crowned sparrows that spend the winter here. Not only are they adorable, little birds but they tend to perch for a moment before moving onto their next activity. That makes them easier to film than some birds. They take the time to cock their head as if observing their surroundings. I suppose that’s a pretty valuable behavior when you are so small and a Cooper’s Hawk flies over! To me, it makes them appear intelligent.

Enjoy the ever inquisitive White-crowned sparrow!

All of the birds I’ve posted above are juveniles. The brown streaks over their heads will turn black in spring and the white crown will develop. Here are a few photos of adults that I took last year (2021) Some people say that the head markings look like the bird is wearing a bicycle helmet!