Tuesday, October 14, 2014

White-throated Sparrow

White-throated Sparrow (Zontrichia albicollis)

Usually these handsome sparrows stay close yo the ground but this wonderfully cooperative one sat on some tree branches at my eye level and fairly close to where I was standing.

 Dreaming of black oil sunflower seeds?

In summer they eat copious amounts of insects and some berries but now their diet consists mostly of seeds.

Considering his options?

Most White-throated Sparrows spend their summers in Canada and their winters in the U.S. But a few live all year close to Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence Seaway.

I am connecting to Stewart M's Wild Bird Wednesday HERE

45 comments:

  1. A real little bright eyed beauty!

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  2. he is a darling, so plump and cute with all those detailed feathers..

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  3. lovely photos, such a handsome bird with a beautiful face

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  4. Pretty captures of the WT Sparrow.. They should be returning my area soon.. Have a great day!

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  5. Wow, very sharp details as if the birds are very near and not moving.

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  6. It's gorgeous!! Exceptional images. So beautifully composed.

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  7. my goodness! these are incredibly handsome portraits! wow! you've outdone yourself! :)

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  8. So nice of him to pose for you as he (or she) did.

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  9. Such a beautiful little bird, EG, and your captures are superb as always! I love being able to see them "up close and personal"!! Hope your week is off to a great start! Enjoy!

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  10. Just beautiful, your capture of it is even more incredible. I find it silly, but I have a neighbor or two (men) that think it's stupid that I feed sparrows around here! I just laugh at them their loss!

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  11. Darling bird!
    Great photos of a great subject.
    Bravo!!

    Peace :)

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  12. Love these pics, EG! They have the most wonderful song!

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  13. Wonderful shots of this pretty bird.

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  14. Wonderful shots! I rarely see them in trees!

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  15. Fabulous pictures And a cute guy!

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  16. Fantastic and close photo!
    My compliment!

    Hugs
    JetteMajken

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  17. This little one is absolutely precious, and your photographs of him are just beautiful.

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  18. You've just made me smile after a horrible afternoon and evening so far. Cheers!

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  19. Fantastic images of a beautiful little bird....

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  20. We have them around here. But never would I be able to take such wonderful pictures of them. Now I can see him very close up and he is so clear and detailed! He was posing for you! Are you sure you didn't bribe him with bread crumbs? The first two pictures I just can't get over how wonderful they are.

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  21. wow, perfect portrait of the sparrow. :)

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  22. Beautiful shots of the sparrow. I love the touch of yellow.

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  23. Sweet little guy; really wanted his portrait done I think! And he is considering whether to be a 'snowbird' or enjoy the Autumn/Winter/early Spring seasons in one spot!

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  24. Summers in Canada and winters in the southern US? I know some of these birds.

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  25. So pretty, and such clear pictures of a little bird.

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  26. These are excellent shots! Just beautiful!

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  27. Beautiful shots of a beautiful bird!

    //Scaniatjejen
    http://www.scaniatjejen.se

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  28. Beautiful captured! A wonderful bird!

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  29. Super close up shots- he does seem to be posing for you!

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  30. Handsome little sparrow indeed! Not one I get to see often. Really nice close-ups!

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  31. Superb photos of this lovely little bird.

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  32. Terrific shots, cannot wait for these beauties to return to our garden over Winter~

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