ruby-crowned kinglet

Jitterbird by Brad Sneed

The Ruby-crowned kinglet is a a tiny, (not much bigger than a hummingbird) active backyard visitor. It skitters about the foliage, flicking its wings constantly, like a water droplet on a hot skillet. It’s a challenge to track this little firecracker when using binoculars. I created this abstract painting inspired by this energetic little bird.

The original painting, Jitterbird - Ruby-crowned Kinglet, is in a private collection.