Weekend Birding: A Few Winter Sparrows
When I mention sparrows most people think of the common backyard House Sparrow, a European species brought to New York in 1851, and not related to the native North American sparrows.
Here are a few of our native sparrows that were nice enough to pose for me last week. I see the White-throated Sparrow and American Tree Sparrow in the winter when they migrate to a warmer climate. The Song Sparrow is a year-round resident here.
White-throated Sparrow
American Tree Sparrow
Song Sparrow
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Great shots- it’s wonderful how varied even humble sparrows can be.
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Aren’t they handsome!
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Lovely shots – I can never get over the wealth of birds where you live.
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There are quite a few. Over 400 species have been officially recorded in the state. I’ve only seen about a quarter of them.
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They really blend in with their environment. I love the little spot of color on their heads.
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They have a kind of dignity about them….thanks for sharing. Here’s MY SATURDAY SNAPSHOT POST
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They all look so darn cute!
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I’ve to learn to ID the ‘common’ sparrow. I know there are various kinds, even just in my neck of the woods. Also, remember I mentioned to you about seeing the Red-Shafted and the Yellow-Shafted Northern Flicker together? Just posted the photos. Maybe you can help me out there.
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It’s so cold here I don’t see a single bird. I hear them in my cedars, but darn if they’ll come out and pose for me. Clearly you’ve trained them well.
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These sparrows are so pretty! You’ve captured their beauty.
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I don’t think I’ve ever seen those before. It makes me wonder what our local equivalent would be. They are very pretty!
Sorry I posted so late today, but my post is up now.
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So cute!
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You make a drab looking bird look very cute♫ Happy Sunday♥ My SS: http://lore-eleven.blogspot.com/2013/02/tic-tac-toe-skyscapes.html
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Our sparrows are smaller and less fluffy. Yours are lovely.
Here’s my Saturday Snapshot!
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