It was warm and pleasant this morning making the early morning walk really enjoyable. Along the way a Golden Crown Sparrow landed for several seconds on the old fence post nearby me. It didn’t have time to sing it’s cheery notes since it was more concerned about my movements. But I was able to study its details for a while before it was in flight again for its busy activity of attracting a spring mate.
I loved the whole scene of the fence post where the sparrow landed upon; it was covered with fresh long vines of stark white blackberry blossoms and new spring leaves…just a mass of berry vines among tall shoots of dry grass from last years crop in the field. By June, if the berries have been pollenated, the vines will be covered with those wild tasting delicately small blackberries. Oh, yum!
SKETCHING ON WHIDBEY ISLAND 
Lovely drawing! There’s something about birds perched on a fence or post that is much more striking to me than a tree branch. 🙂
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This bird has striking marks and it was in that position on the fence post along side the road. The back ground is an open field where a lot of bird activity occurs along with wild deer grazing on the long grass during the summer. It’s my favorite field and only 1/4 mile from my property. I am selfish to wish no one would build a home on it and ruin the ambience.
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That is a pretty bird, Lois. We only have black and shiny black sparrows. I understand you drew him in his beautiful surroundings.
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Thank you. It is lovely
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Those little blackberries are like gold! It takes several hours to pick half gallon. They make delicious tasty tart/sweet pies
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I agree. The early a.m. Risers always give me inspiration for a painting or sketch. But 6:00 is really early for me.
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It’s my favorite field on our island especially in summer when the field grass grows tall and gold
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I know, I walk every day at 6am. So much to see and enjoy.
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Early a.m walks are an enjoyable time of the day to stroll through nature. Thanks for visiting my blog.
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It sounds like an idyllic experience. I love seeing those little birds.
Wonderful sketch.
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How delightful, what a beautiful scene to have witnessed!
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Such a charming painting and lovely description. I feel as though I was there experiencing it myself. Fingers crossed for an abundance of juicy blackberries!
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Sprint hasn’t arrived if they birds aren’t singing. They add joy to anyone’s spirit while on a stroll.
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Thank you. It’s like summer here for the last two days! Rain returns at the end of the week
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What a lovely spring scene you draw, so much hope.
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Such a lovely sketch of such a sweet bird. Ours haven’t arrived yet, but I expect to see them any day now with this fabulous weather. I too, am waiting for their song. 🙂
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