Life in our care...

This tiny sparrow came into our care yesterday, when she appeared, injured, on our front porch. I don't know what's wrong with her--a broken leg, an injured wing--but she's hanging in there. Funny how important a life becomes when it's in our care--even though these are considered a "pest species." Her coloring is elegant, and her will to live impressive. We'll take her to Pete, my vet, who is a wildlife rehabilitator, this morning...he's more likely to tell what's wrong with her and if it's fixable.

I sketched her off and on all day, offering my respect...

I believe it's a young or female house sparrow...