Thurber junco (Oregon snow bird) on a limb, preening. Image note: head shows motion.

Thurber junco (Oregon snow bird) on a limb, feathers ruffled. Image note: small size.

Thurber junco (Oregon snow bird) on a limb, preening. Image note: head out of focus.

Thurber junco (Oregon snow bird) on a branch with food for its young. Image note: side view.

Thurber junco (Oregon snow bird) on a branch with food for its young. Image note: front view.

Two old desert sparrows on ground, enticing young bird away.

A young desert sparrow in William L. Finley’s hand. An adult bird is perched on a limb above.

Desert sparrows perched on William L. Finley’s hat. One young bird peaking out of a hole in the hat.

Phoebe Katherine Finley holding young bird. Adult desert sparrow is sitting in her lap feeding young.

Two young rusty song sparrows in their nest in the rushes. Image note: plate retouched.