House Sparrows are common around here (as they are in many parts of the world) but I still like their bold chirpy character. In winter, the black bib is not as apparent as in summer giving the bird a slightly more subdued look which I prefer. This bird is sitting on a rather rusted spike that was part of a large rivet-like attachment holding together what must have been a boat dock or some sort. Heavy storms had have broken apart the large timbers, one part of which was still attached and I chose this prop to echo some of the colors in the birds plumage. Size is around 12 x 9 inches, watercolor on Bockingford paper.
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