December 8th, 2014
Chipping Sparrow (Spizella
passerina)
Walton County, Georgia
Chipping Sparrows are returning to the feeders after
spending the summer out in the field. We’ll have up to three dozen or so in the
middle of Winter.
Showing posts with label Chipping Sparrow. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chipping Sparrow. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Birds In An Ice Storm
February 12th, 2014. We’re
in the second day of an ice and snow storm in the Atlanta, Georgia area. This brings birds to the feeders in
large numbers. I’ve taken a number of photos that I’ll publish after the storm
but this is my favorite photo of the day.
All About Birds
Related
post:
Thursday, March 3, 2011
A Chipping Sparrow With Spunk
It was the day I photographed the Yellow-rumped Warbler (Dendroica coronata). I was frustrated that neither these nor the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius) would pose for me. As much as I wanted to photograph birds in a natural setting, I decided to perch on the ladder about 15 ft from the bird seed feeders and see if I could get some pics.
Of course, all of the birds – mostly Carolina Chicadees (Poecile carolinensis), Tufted Titmice (Baeolophus bicolor) and Northern Cardinals (Cardinalis cardinalis) flew off when I walked around the house to the ladder. The first bird to return to the feeder was this Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina).
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The Chipping Sparrow quietly stuck to its guns and continued to eat seed without showing signs of fear although it was very watchful.
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Identification resources:
- The Cornell Institute of Ornithology: Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina)
- Sibley, D. A. 2001. National Audobon Society: The Sibley Guide to Birds. Chipping Sparrow. p. 485. Alfred A. Knopf, New York.
Related posts:
- Yellow-rumped Warbler (Dendroica coronata)
- Yellow-bellied Sapsucker: Right Under Our Noses
Of course, all of the birds – mostly Carolina Chicadees (Poecile carolinensis), Tufted Titmice (Baeolophus bicolor) and Northern Cardinals (Cardinalis cardinalis) flew off when I walked around the house to the ladder. The first bird to return to the feeder was this Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina).
*****
*****
The Chipping Sparrow quietly stuck to its guns and continued to eat seed without showing signs of fear although it was very watchful.
Click on an image to view a larger image
Identification resources:
- The Cornell Institute of Ornithology: Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina)
- Sibley, D. A. 2001. National Audobon Society: The Sibley Guide to Birds. Chipping Sparrow. p. 485. Alfred A. Knopf, New York.
Related posts:
- Yellow-rumped Warbler (Dendroica coronata)
- Yellow-bellied Sapsucker: Right Under Our Noses
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