When I lived in Maine it was a seasonal practice to go collecting "Fiddleheads" which were young ferns that had not yet uncoiled and were still tender for saute cooking. I thought of putting them in the back of this little watercolor painting as a little way to remind me of my roots.
I think the bird is a Wren, but I would love to hear from you if you have a better guess.
If you are interested in purchasing this piece or finding out more about it, please take a look at my Etsy Shop.