Photography featuring Maine's various natural habitat and wildlife; from the rocky coast to the inland rivers, lakes and mountains.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Here's Looking at You....
Here's a photo I took on Saturday of one of two sparrows that have been hanging around my yard, I think they're building a nest. This shot was taken about seven feet from the road and I think I could've gotten even closer but a car went by and scared it off.
I didn't have a chipping sparrow on my property until about two years ago. My friend 8 miles away has had them for years. She calls them the "cell phone" bird because she always used to think their call was a cell phone ringing!!! You captured him when he was posed just right John!!
I hope they are building there. They are so cute and happy. Last year a cowbird left a little present for a chipping sparrow here...that tiny little thing had a time keeping the huge baby fed, but it just went back and forth....I didn't see any of the baby sparrows left! Thanks for your comments on my blog today. Yep, the azaleas were Adobe's contribution to my baby blue.
What a beautiful little bird. It would be nice if they nested there. They returned to one of my walking places a couple of weeks ago and the grasses are alive with them. Nice shot, John.
I hope you see it again! I've got a couple hanging around that I hope are nesting somewhere. They are such cute little birds. I like the attitude and the title to fit :-)
Haha , looks like we both have the Chipping Sparrows in our latest blog posts :-) They are cute , tame little things. Lovely set of new photos as usual.
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I live in Lewiston, Maine and have for most of my life. I've always had an interest in nature; as a kid I read books by Edwin Way Teal, Rachael Carson, among others, and I used to love studying the Golden Nature Guides. When I got into photography it was natural for me to take pictures of the natural world. A few years ago I got into kayaking and that allowed me to get to places I would never be able to by hiking and of course this gives me more photography oppurtunities. I realized years ago you don't have to travel to exotic locations to get good photographs. I have to admit I'm lucky to be living in a beautiful state with a lot of natural diversity, but I've taken good pictures right in my own back yard and neighborhood.
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I didn't have a chipping sparrow on my property until about two years ago. My friend 8 miles away has had them for years. She calls them the "cell phone" bird because she always used to think their call was a cell phone ringing!!!
You captured him when he was posed just right John!!
That's a beauty! Aside from great detail and color - he also poses well! Cheers, Klaus
I hope they are building there. They are so cute and happy. Last year a cowbird left a little present for a chipping sparrow here...that tiny little thing had a time keeping the huge baby fed, but it just went back and forth....I didn't see any of the baby sparrows left!
Thanks for your comments on my blog today. Yep, the azaleas were Adobe's contribution to my baby blue.
What a beautiful little bird. It would be nice if they nested there. They returned to one of my walking places a couple of weeks ago and the grasses are alive with them. Nice shot, John.
A common bird captured in a uncommon manner. I love the way his head feathers pop in the photo!
I hope you see it again! I've got a couple hanging around that I hope are nesting somewhere. They are such cute little birds. I like the attitude and the title to fit :-)
Haha , looks like we both have the Chipping Sparrows in our latest blog posts :-)
They are cute , tame little things.
Lovely set of new photos as usual.
Thanks John.. great image I love seeing how close I can get to these skittish little birds..
Very nice picture John!
Hopefully you'll have plenty more photographic opportunities if they are building a nest!
-Tom-
Beutiful chipping sparrow. I love the chickadee above as well.
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