In Search of Warmth Photograph by Bruce Bley

In Search of Warmth

by Bruce Bley

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In Search of Warmth

Artist

Bruce Bley

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This little sparrow looked like he was looking for warmth during our recent cold spell where temperatures registered -43 with wind chill. I felt sorry for the little guy. He finally found a place in a large evergreen tree that I have growing on the other side of my house. He was able to find refuge from the gusty winds.

Generally, sparrows are small, plump, brown-grey birds with short tails and stubby, powerful beaks. The differences between sparrow species can be subtle. Members of this family range in size from the Chestnut Sparrow (Passer eminibey), at 11.4 centimetres (4.5 in) and 13.4 grams (0.47 oz), to the Parrot-billed Sparrow (Passer gongonensis), at 18 centimetres (7.1 in) and 42 grams (1.5 oz). Sparrows are physically similar to other seed-eating birds, such as finches, but have a vestigial dorsal outer primary feather and an extra bone in the tongue. This bone, the preglossale, helps stiffen the tongue when holding seeds. Other adaptations towards eating seeds are specialised bills and elongated and specialised alimentary canals.

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January 11th, 2014

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Comments (8)

Patricia Dennis

Ahhh...you can feel the chill on the little thing. Very nice shot.

Bruce Bley replied:

Thank you for the kind words, Patricia. I sincerely appreciate it.

Bruce Bley

Thank you for the feature in the group "All Natural Scenic Landscapes, Jens. I truly appreciate the honor.

Bruce Bley

Thank you again for the feature in the group "Comfortable Art - LIMIT 2 per day", Jim. I sincerely appreciate it.

Bruce Bley

Thank you for the feature in the group "The Nature Artworks", Taikan. I am very grateful for the honor.

Terri Waters

Poor cold little sparrow. You have caught her all fluffed up keeping her feet warm so well

Bruce Bley replied:

Terri, It was pretty cold and windy this day and without leaves on the trees. The birds have to do whatever they can to keep warm. Thank you for the comment. I really appreciate it.