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Sparrow's Green Serenity

We stopped at a rest area off I‑49 in Louisiana, where hundreds of red-winged blackbirds filled the air with motion and sound. As I began taking pictures, I noticed a few house sparrows (Passer domesticus) scattered among them—quietly foraging in the grass, like this one.
"A house sparrow stands alert in a patch of lush green grass, its small frame grounded yet lively. The bird’s plumage is a tapestry of earthy tones—its back streaked with warm browns and charcoal blacks, like brushstrokes on a weathered canvas. The underside is pale, almost white, softening the contrast and giving the sparrow a balanced, grounded look. Its beak is short and dark, sharp against the gentle hues of its feathers. The grass around it is dense and vibrant, blades curling and overlapping in a riot of greens, with clover-like leaves adding texture and depth. Sunlight filters through, casting subtle shadows and highlighting the sparrow’s fine feather detail. The bird appears poised, as if caught mid-thought, blending into its surroundings yet unmistakably present—a quiet sentinel of the yard." - Microsoft Copilot
January 26, 2026 at 10:27 PM