Monday, January 25, 2010

Sparrow

Though the day started with rain, by noon the sun was out and we had another brilliant warm afternoon. This was good for me because I was anxious to get out and try the next bunch of bird photography experiments. I am very pleased with the above photo since it tells me that if I just take time and learn patience I can capture these little creatures as I see them. This is a sparrow - of which there are many kinds. My guess is that it is a Savannah Sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis) and I bless his little heart for posing so beautifully.
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10 comments:

  1. LisaJanuary 25, 2010 at 8:10 PM

    Aw, this picture makes me jealous! I was in a blizzard today and you are surrounded by flowers, birds and green grass!! Great photo.

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  2. Dean LewisJanuary 25, 2010 at 8:57 PM

    Wow, great close-up !

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  3. tennisjazzJanuary 25, 2010 at 9:05 PM

    Audobon quality!

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  4. JoJoJanuary 26, 2010 at 8:33 AM

    What a beautiful shot of an adorable little birdie!!

    Here in WA, the daffodils and crocuses are already pushing their way up, thanks to this unseasonably mild January!

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  5. Chuck PefleyJanuary 26, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    I have a very soft spot in my heart for these common sparrows. Lovely image! I'm assuming this wasn't photographed recently, though, from the daisy?

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  6. 許舜慈 Shun Tzu HSU (Zoé HSU)January 27, 2010 at 8:38 PM

    lovely bird :)
    like your photo !

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  7. Benjamin MadisonJanuary 27, 2010 at 9:24 PM

    Thanks all for your kind remarks.

    Chuck - yes those little flowers look very summery but the photo was taken only a few hours before it was posted.

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  8. CanarybirdJanuary 28, 2010 at 3:05 AM

    Very lovely photo Benjamin! Such a sweet little bird. I have doves and blackbirds at my window and am trying to capture pics of the blue tits but they appear so rarely and move so quickly.

    I love those little daisies in the grass. My daughter in Victoria says her blossoms are also coming out now.

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  9. DanaJanuary 28, 2010 at 2:46 PM

    This is a great shot, Benjamin. Well done!

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2010 at 1:01 PM

    Gorgeous photo! Thank you for sharing.

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