Sparrow

Do you know who is always first to show up whenever I put birdseed out?

The sparrow!

Maybe this is one reason God keeps His eyes on the sparrow (Matthew 6:25-27). Yes, it is because they are vulnerable! But maybe it is because they show up. 

They are the ones who are seeking nourishment. They aren't afraid to be vulnerable enough to go check out the seed that is provided and then partake.

I have noticed that they are always first and the bigger birds like bluejay's, cardinals, and woodpeckers do not show up until they have observed the smaller birds eating their full. 

Now, this is where it gets interesting. The sparrows will fight them off. While the bigger birds seem to be more polite. 

The sparrows fight for good seed!

Yeah! I love the sparrow!

The may be scrappy but they know when they have something good and it is worth fighting for!