White-throated Sparrows (Zonotrichia albicollis) are one of my favorite winter birds. During autumn they migrate into my area in great numbers and spend the winter with us.
Sometimes I complain that I have trouble identifying sparrows, but this is a species that I can reliably identify, thanks to the bright yellow lores (i.e. the area between the eyes and bills) and the white throat patch that always makes me think of Santa Claus.
Like many other sparrows, White-throated Sparrows like to forage deep in the bushes and the underbrush, so it is tough to get an unobstructed shot of one. As you can see in both of these photos, my view of the sparrow was partially blocked, but I was able to find a visual tunnel that let me get a good shot the head and most of the body of this beautiful little bird.
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Mike Powell 
I think the brush adds to the image. Great capture.
Thanks, Dan. I happen to agree with you about the role of the brush. It helps to give a sense of the environment in which I found the bird and helps viewers to feel like they are being given access to a private moment.
Sparrows are beautiful. Unfortunately we rarely see them now. Lovely photo.