Chipping Sparrows - Winter to Spring

These captures of Chipping Sparrows were taken over the last couple of months and are presented in approximate chronological order. I think you can see that as Spring has approached and now arrived their colors, especially on the crown, have responded very nicely. The last 3 images are from just over a week ago.

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Very illustrative, Steve; well done.
Al

Very nice chronological look at the chippers... pretty captures; I like the pose in #3 with the perch and BG... and tucked away in the habitat in #5.. and #7 would be my favorite with the natural detail, light and composition.

Dave

Well done Steve. I agree with Dave...very pretty.

Excellent work Steve, super shots, I always like to see Sparrows as they are a rare bird now where I live.

Wonderful series. They're so common around here, that they're largely ignored, but they're really a very pretty bird. Great shots!

Great essay! I especially like the personality portrayed in shot #4. Bravo!

That is a lovely set Steve. I just looked back again to try and pick a favourite but couldn't do so, every one has its own allure.

These are great shots Steve, they're one of my favorite winter visitors, I always hate to see them head back north.

Beautiful images Steve. I really like the detail in these. Well done.

What a pretty little bird. I never see enough of these and wish I saw more. #3 is a killer shot. Frame that one.

Steve, what a wonderfully creative post and I'm so very grateful to you for taking care of those little Chipping Sparrows for me. They look just about ready to make there way back up to New York.

I'm in agreement with the third shot out of the close-ups, but lately focusing upon showing more of the habitat in my own bird photos I'm quite taken by yours. They are both enjoyable Steve.

Beautiful series, all well done.

super series, Steve - well captured

CDMOOSE wrote in post #14118797
Very illustrative, Steve; well done.
Al

Thank you Al. I appreciate it very much.

dbriz wrote in post #14118939
Very nice chronological look at the chippers... pretty captures; I like the pose in #3 with the perch and BG... and tucked away in the habitat in #5.. and #7 would be my favorite with the natural detail, light and composition.

Dave

Much appreciated Dave. I was happy w/the variety here, but I too like the well lit subject and darker background of #7.

Grizz wrote in post #14119382
Well done Steve. I agree with Dave...very pretty.

Thanks so much Craig. I'm glad you liked them.

2slo wrote in post #14119486
Excellent work Steve, super shots, I always like to see Sparrows as they are a rare bird now where I live.

Thank you for your kind words Mark. I hope to bring a greater variety of Sparrows in the near future.

depthfinder wrote in post #14119504
Wonderful series. They're so common around here, that they're largely ignored, but they're really a very pretty bird. Great shots!

I appreciate the compliment depthfinder. I have bunches of Chippers and think they're the prettiest of the local Sparrows.

BarryN wrote in post #14121375
Great essay! I especially like the personality portrayed in shot #4. Bravo!

Thanks Barry! I actually may have shown #4 before, but I can't help showing "personality".

L.J.G. wrote in post #14121394
That is a lovely set Steve. I just looked back again to try and pick a favourite but couldn't do so, every one has its own allure.

You're very kind Lloyd and it's much appreciated. I'm trying hard to have greater variety and am glad it's noticed.

Shar824 wrote in post #14121439
These are great shots Steve, they're one of my favorite winter visitors, I always hate to see them head back north.

Thank you much Sharon. I'm fortunate to have these year round and will send you more in the Fall -

Don1 wrote in post #14121575
Beautiful images Steve. I really like the detail in these. Well done.

You're kind words are greatly appreciated as always Don. I'm glad you liked them!

Harvey_G wrote in post #14121880
What a pretty little bird. I never see enough of these and wish I saw more. #3 is a killer shot. Frame that one.

Thank you Harv for such praise; I'm very flattered. #3 is on display at the local birdfeeder store I frequent -

Diamond Lil wrote in post #14122091
Steve, what a wonderfully creative post and I'm so very grateful to you for taking care of those little Chipping Sparrows for me. They look just about ready to make there way back up to New York.

I'm in agreement with the third shot out of the close-ups, but lately focusing upon showing more of the habitat in my own bird photos I'm quite taken by yours. They are both enjoyable Steve.

I'll send you some Lillian, but not all! I have to have some company too ya know -
Thanks so much for your always kind and supportive comments. You are appreciated!

sparker1 wrote in post #14122136
Beautiful series, all well done.

Thank you Stan, I'm glad you liked them too.

dgraham329 wrote in post #14122246
super series, Steve - well captured

Glad you liked them Dean. I know they keep you company too.