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Gary Fairhead
2nd of May 2006 (Tue), 19:35
Finally...the White Crowned Sparrows or Sparrow has returned to my yard on its migratory route. The Fox Sparrow appears to have departed, the White Throated remains ( and shares the 2nd shot) and now this guy:D shows up today. A great little sparrow and I got a few shots through a window (open) tripod and late cloudy PM ( just before 6). Hopefully he sticks around long enough for some sunshine shots.

ISO 500 2 at 1/200 F6.3 and 1/250 at F5.6 0 exp.comp
Canon 400 mm F5.6


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a300/g2a/four.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a300/g2a/two.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a300/g2a/one.jpg
dancinec
2nd of May 2006 (Tue), 19:37
Excellent series of shots, we have lots of white crowned sparrows here, but not the rather pretty white throated.
busbyea
2nd of May 2006 (Tue), 20:16
Nice images Gary; Appears you got a low enough angle for great looking shots. # 3 is my favorite, with a nicely detailed look.
ZipDude66
2nd of May 2006 (Tue), 21:38
Nicely done Gary! How did they (White Crowned Sparrows) get there without me seeing them here first?:)

Zip
Anthony J Howe
3rd of May 2006 (Wed), 02:22
What a beautiful looking sparrow. Great shots.
Sindri Skulason
3rd of May 2006 (Wed), 03:57
Wow Gary...outstanding shots. Like the composition. Very sharp with good details and beautiful colours. Number three is my favorite. Very well done. :-)
Acc
3rd of May 2006 (Wed), 04:59
Wow, wonderful photos. I too prefer the 3rd.

Alb
Wayne Wood
3rd of May 2006 (Wed), 05:24
I think all 3 are awesome shots Gary , however for me #2 with the 2 sparrows in the same frame I love it ,,, well done bud
Maz
3rd of May 2006 (Wed), 05:33
I have been waiting for these as well in New Brunswick and hoping to get a decent photo. I really like them all and thanks for letting us know and see.

Maz
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RonnF
3rd of May 2006 (Wed), 08:19
Great shots, Gary. The White-crowned is a favorite of mine. Love to hear their song. Especially in the morning after a rain. My favorite is image #3. Looks like the birds are loving those sunflower seeds! :-)


Ron
cfcRebel
3rd of May 2006 (Wed), 09:37
Oh wow! I'm envious Gary. The crown and throat of the white-crowned and white-throated are as white as they can be. You've captured them beautifully. #2 is priceless. It would be nice to have wider DoF to include the white-throated but i understand the light condition didn't allow that.
Nice job Gary.
superdiver
3rd of May 2006 (Wed), 12:35
I think these are great. I wonder if the "sunny ones" will be able to top these....great detail and composition
Airedale1
3rd of May 2006 (Wed), 14:40
Very nice Gary, I captured one the other day but I did not know what it was. I will post it too. I think it's the white throated, that I got.
ClareH
3rd of May 2006 (Wed), 17:18
Hi.
out the window + bad shooting conditions = Great shots :)
I like # 3 best, IMHO a little more room for the tail.
Regards,
Clare
Gary Fairhead
3rd of May 2006 (Wed), 17:18
Dennis, I checked my guide and it seems while they are common in the west they are less common in the east. Zip they must have snuck by under cover of darkeness;) Ron in regards to the sunflower seeds...these ground feeders never go to the feeders but will go underneath them:D

Thanks everybody for the positive comments.:D
Mitcon
3rd of May 2006 (Wed), 17:23
Great looking little sparrows these guys are, quite easy on the eye for sure. Love that last capture Gary, well done as always mate. Beaut shots.
clivingston
3rd of May 2006 (Wed), 17:41
Beautiful shots. The poses and level of detail is excellent. I have a few of these guys around but the weather has been awful so no good pics.
Blackburnian
3rd of May 2006 (Wed), 18:35
Great sparrows Garry!

Love these guys and their songs.

However, there seems to a hint of blue around the whites of their heads..maybe the lighting??

Nevertheless, excellent series!

Marc
Gary Fairhead
3rd of May 2006 (Wed), 20:39
Thanks guys and..... Marc....I don't see the blue fringe on my monitor ...if anyone else does I hope they mention it....

And thanks to anyone else who looks or comments as its time for this one to retire.
dancad
3rd of May 2006 (Wed), 20:53
Well, I missed this thread it until now. I prefer the last one here. Very beautiful species of sparrow. There is a tremendously miniscule amount of fringing on the head of the first one, and you really have to look for it...but I wouldn't have noticed if it wasn't for Marc, so you can blame him:lol: .

You may now retire the thread.;)