引頸且伺機而動的貓，覬覦枝枒高處的母雀與巢中的小雀，畫面充滿故事性與蓄勢待發的張力。以深棕色油彩厚塗背景，主體置於中央，構圖簡練，用色古樸，線條具金石之趣，繞富中國文人雅趣。盆器上題字：「萬物靜觀皆自得四時佳興與人同」，不只一次出現在常玉作品中，說明其對萬事萬物靜心覺察之追求與響往。
An eager cat awaits, eying the mother bird and baby birds in the nest perching precariously on the top of the branches. Tension emanates from the fragile balance between the two in a tantalizing narrative. Deep dark brown oils are layered to create a sense of dimension for the background, while the subject is placed in the center for a simplified composition. Epigraphic lines rendered in a quaint palette gleam with literati humor. The inscription on the vase reads, "Pleasure is ubiquitous when all is seen through a quiet lens of perception; appreciation is universal for delightful scenery throughout the seasons." These recurring verses in Sanyu's work manifest his yearning for contemplation and reflection.