Another common bird, the white-crowned sparrow is delightful nonetheless.
Photo Memory of the Week
Backyard Blog
2026 Jun 04: Here's the front/backyard this week:
- the magnolia in its last showing
- two lilacs having fun with some reflections, starting with serendipity and ending with staged
Common you say ?!?!
Did you know:
“Scientists interested in movement and energetics have discovered that White-crowned Sparrows can run on a treadmill at a pace of about one-third of a mile an hour without tiring out. ”
Other than a road runner, or an ostrich, that’s pretty uncommon(?☺).
I wasn’t looking for that fact, but I came across it looking for something I read the other day about there being something unique about two slightly different versions (as it were) in breeding. But I can’t find it…..
You caught a nice poise on the little guy too.
Jim – Well, well. Another reason to be impressed by them, and a good reminder to enjoy “common” everyday wonders.