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<\/p>\nAnother in my irregular series in tribute to the common species.<\/p>\n
I’ll photograph anything that has feathers but I’ll admit to an unfortunate tendency to post fewer photos of some of the more common bird species than I should. Raptors and unusual or more attractive birds tend to get more attention from my readers so I’m human enough to follow suit when I’m choosing photo subjects for my blog. As someone who despises all forms of snobbery and elitism I find that tendency to be hypocritical on my part so occasionally I make an extra effort to atone for my sins.<\/p>\n
Today’s post is one of those efforts.<\/p>\n
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1\/5000, f\/6.3, ISO 500, Canon 7D Mark II, Canon EF 500mm f\/4L IS II USM + EF 1.4 III Extender, not baited, set up or called in<\/em><\/p>\n Every year in September I repeatedly visit one greasewood bush in particular because many birds, mostly common species, are gorging themselves on its abundant seeds. It’s a very large greasewood that produces massive amounts of seeds and I have good morning light on it so it’s a magnet for both me and for hungry birds.<\/p>\n Three days ago White-crowned Sparrows were one of the species taking advantage of the greasewood bounty. This adult posed for me for a few seconds before turning away from me to gorge on more seeds.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1\/2500, f\/6.3, ISO 500, Canon 7D Mark II, Canon EF 500mm f\/4L IS II USM + EF 1.4 III Extender, not baited, set up or called in<\/em><\/p>\n Another adult with its back to me gave me a nice head turn in good light. This sparrow was closer to me so I have more detail and I like the multi-layered background better too.<\/p>\n This photo is one of those that reminds me that ignoring common birds is a mistake. Common subject or not I really like the image.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1\/3200, f\/6.3, ISO 500, Canon 7D Mark II, Canon EF 500mm f\/4L IS II USM + EF 1.4 III Extender, not baited, set up or called in<\/em><\/p>\n White-crowned Sparrows weren’t the only common species feasting on greasewood seeds that morning. This male House Finch was an even more enthusiastic (and messy) eater than the sparrows. I cropped this photo vertically and a bit awkwardly because there was so much out of focus greasewood on the left side of the frame.<\/p>\n So there you have it – my attempt to give some common species the attention they deserve and to seek redemption for my tendency to feature them less often on my blog than I should.<\/p>\n Old habits die hard.<\/p>\n Ron<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Another in my irregular series in tribute to the common species.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/featheredphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/white-crowned-sparrow-1037-ron-dudley.jpg\" "\\"white-crowned-sparrow-1037-ron-dudley\\"")
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