Juvenile White-crowned Sparrow Falling Off Its Perch
I don’t know if this bird was clumsy because it was a juvenile, clumsy by nature or this was an isolated event.
Category: Sparrows and Finches
An Unexpected Topside View Of A White-crowned Sparrow At Takeoff
Male Spotted Towhee
Because of their striking colors and skulking habits this is one of about a half-dozen of my most sought-after species.
Green-tailed Towhee As An Example Of Why I Prefer Fast Shutter Speeds
Overall I gain more than I lose when I use relatively fast shutter speeds for birds.
Savannah Sparrows With “Bugs” For Their Nestlings
Savannah Sparrows are incredibly efficient hunters while they’re feeding nestlings or fledglings.
Lark Sparrow At Takeoff…
and one reason bird photographers need to be both quick and lucky. I’m only including this first image to help me make my point.
Some Recent Birds (+ a rocket test… yes, really)
Occasionally I like to do a “potpourri post” featuring some of the recent birds I’ve photographed that have fallen through the cracks of my blog.
A Few Birds From Yesterday Morning
One of the many things that makes bird photography both interesting and challenging is that there are no guarantees of success.
Song Sparrow In A Frosty Wonderland
I don’t have many “Christmassy” images but for me this one certainly showcases the season.
Some Recent Birds In My World
This selection of seven photos is a fairly representative cross-section of the bird species I’ve been seeing recently.
Avian Pox – A Significant But Preventable Risk For Birds At Feeders
Because we love them many of us feed birds at backyard feeders this time of year to help them get through the harsh winter.
White-crowned Sparrows – Deja vu All Over Again
White-crowned Sparrows And Photographic Tradeoffs
When I have to choose between shutter speed and depth of field I usually lean towards faster SS’s. Sometimes it pays dividends and sometimes it doesn’t.
In Celebration Of Common Species – White-crowned Sparrow
I have a strong distaste for most forms of elitism but when it comes to birds I have to be careful not to let a bit of snobbishness creep in.
Cornell’s “Handbook of Bird Biology” 3rd Edition Finally Published!
I’ve been waiting for the new edition of this book for a very long time. The second edition has been out of print for years and even used copies have been very difficult to come by.