This is my response to Jez’ I’m a Fan of … photo challenge. Information on the sparrows came from The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds. I have been recording all the birds I have seen at the feeders, each Saturday and Sunday, since December for the Birds Canada Winter Feederwatch project. Sadly it has now come to an end but I still enjoy seeing all the bird visitors.
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Such precious tiny little amazing birds. Their colours & patterns are so pretty, great photos.
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So glad you enjoyed the little birds. For some reason your comment had gone to Spam. I am glad I rescued it!
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We have feeders right outside our kitchen windows. I have two cameras on my desk and when I see a bird I want to take a photo of I grab the one with the long lens and try to snap it before it flies away. It is made easier by having the feeders there as they tend to stay longer at them .
Love these rare and beautiful birds, sure they will make the day beautiful.
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It is always entertaining to watch them and the goldfinches are such a bright color now. Thank you for this comment Subbashini.
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That’s interesting but it makes sense. I assumed that the north American birds were called robins and blackbirds because they reminded Europeans of the birds back home, I’d be very surprised if they had a connection with Europe…although I know some birds can fly mind boggling distances.
I call myself an “accidental” birder.
I love photography and hiking. It seemed only prudent that I actually bring my camera with me while hiking.
For nearly the last 7 years, I have actively gone birding every time I can, and I photographed 120 species now.
I love finding new ones, and have a big photo day I still need to put up on my blog as well.
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I’d love to hear from you!