The strong, late afternoon light which I love at this time of year, highlighted the colour and pattern on this small, unexpected sparrow visitor, making its distinctive yellow lores and white bib easily recognizable as that of belonging to a White-throated Sparrow. I was surprised to see it at Bird Alley for I had expected that most all of this species had left for more southern climes a few weeks ago..
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I'm surprised at some of the birds that are still here in Ontario...or were a couple of days ago, anyway. The temperatures have dropped significantly since Thursday, though. It was -11°C last night!
ReplyDeleteEG Tour:
ReplyDeleteIts cold here too, no snow but -11 C at the moment. I was very surprised to see this sparrow but it didn't stay around for long at all, I would say it was just passing through.
Hi!
ReplyDeleteYour photo is wonderful! Our sparrows stay around all winter.
Sherrie
He is pretty. I agree the light is just right.
ReplyDeleteA lovely picture of a lovely little bird. I wish I could identify the many kinds of sparrows.
ReplyDeleteWow, I just saw the temp that EG Tour guide quoted! We're not that bad here, a little ways to the south, but it's getting nastier by the minute - no white throats for us! Love the little guy you captured. It that the wind lifting his crown feathers, or a leaf just behind his head? Looks like he's a "Crested" White-throated sparrow, lol!
ReplyDeleteHe sure is a pretty bird thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty bird out at winter! Nice photo!~
ReplyDeletewow! what a lovely and beautiful sparrow bird you got, mine are seagulls.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird, the little feathery cap is particulary nice
ReplyDeletediiferent from the sparrows I know..sandy
ReplyDeleteVery nice capture and setting
ReplyDeleteI've never seen a sparrow with that upswept flip on his head. Great shot!
ReplyDeleteLovely picture.It looks like he's haveing a bad hair day,or maybe it's the latest in bird hair styles.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,Ruth
Absolutely beautiful! And, you're right - the lighting was perfect to highlight the colors!
ReplyDeletenice capture. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAnn: I never saw a sparrow with a top knotch.
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous sparrow!
ReplyDeleteA bird who I long to see, but just not here. Gorgeous shot.
ReplyDeleteThere always has to be at least one laggard, eh?
ReplyDeleteGreat photo. I have never seen this bird before.
ReplyDeleteThis is my first time on Camera critters.
Have a great week.
Grammy
It's a pretty little sparrow...one of my favorites... and looks like it has a crest in this photo :-) I know it doesn't really. He looks right at home in his own little "woods". I have a sparrow I'm uncertain about coming up tomorrow. Took it right before we left town and didn't have time to post it yet.
ReplyDeleteA great capture! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great shot!
ReplyDeleteNice catch Ann..it reminds me that I need to get the binoculars going as I look and assume house sparrow on the ground..
ReplyDeleteCame over from camera critters and I love your shots. The first seagull shot below is stunning and I love the squirrel pics.
ReplyDeleteA great shot with his little crest up!
ReplyDeleteVery good capture!
ReplyDeleteBravo!
Cheers, Klaus
Hello, I finally figured out how to post a comment - I am enjoying your beautiful bird photos so much. I found this site while I was looking for some photos of a female indigo bunting. My comment is to Me Ann My Camera - are you capturing these beautiful pictures with a simple digital camera? I live in Florida and have many birds coming to my backyard feeders, but I know nothing about photography - only owning a Fuji Finepix digital camera, which I don't really like. I would love some guidance in choosing a good camera for photographing my little backyard birds. If you have any suggestions I would love to hear from you. Thank you so much! - Christine
ReplyDeleteHi Christine,
ReplyDeleteThere are so many cameras on the market and so many choices that I never recommend what a person should buy for I know very little myself of what all is available.
Instead I just mention what I use when someone asks. I have one simple digital camera, a Sony which I sometimes use for landscapes. Then I have a couple of SLR cameras; a Canon D20 and a Canon Rebel. My main camera, which I use most of the time, is my Canon Rebel and I use a 400mm IS zoom lens with it; and that is how I can get close ups quite easily. The big lens makes all the difference in my results. Sorry that I can't be of any better help.
Glad that you enjoy my blog, and thank you for your comments. Florida is such a wonderful place to be to take pictures!! I vacationed in the Keys one winter and loved it!