Song Sparrows......LBB no more!

It was just about a month ago that I became aware of the local presence of Song Sparrows with the generous assistance of Markmcc, Eric (Snydermark), and birder_herper as the first 3 to help me confirm the ID. Now that I know what to look for I've been able to gather some much better, but still not fantastic, images from which even I can easily identify these guys. I haven't totally gotten over my LBBitis, but I have added one more to the list I can now identify fairly easily. According to Sibley, I only have 33 more to go!

You may recognize the habitat in the first 3 as being a favorite of my Wrens too.

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Excellent series Steve. Eye contact #3 is my favourite!
Isn't it great to just be able to look out on your porch and see all these different species

I really like these various poses of the Song Sparrow Steve. #5 is just top notch! Yeah, the face off in the final image is awesome too. It's like Geico VS AllState!

These are great shots Steve.

2slo wrote in post #14134503
Excellent series Steve. Eye contact #3 is my favourite!
Isn't it great to just be able to look out on your porch and see all these different species

Thanks as always Mark. #3 is one of the best for ID too. I certainly enjoy the diversity...especially if I know it's there!

cfcRebel wrote in post #14134551
I really like these various poses of the Song Sparrow Steve. #5 is just top notch! Yeah, the face off in the final image is awesome too. It's like Geico VS AllState!

That's funny Fee; I knew somebody would see Geico in that Anole! Thanks for the critical looks and comments.

Shar824 wrote in post #14134675
These are great shots Steve.

Thanks Sharon, but I still hope for better quality down the road. These guys are about as nervous as anything I've ever shot.

nice series, Steve

Very nice images Steve. And the variety of the environment in each one only adds to the interest.

Well Steve I think they all are fantastic! LOve al the different perches and BG's. Only 33 to go? Good luck!

Excellent series, Steve. #5 stands out for me. Such an excellent image that. But all are good. Also, glad to hear you are getting over your LBBitis!

The habitat and perches make for a peaceful looking setting ... the sparrow also looks like he is quite content and he is captured beautifully... Nice work Steve.

Dave

Sorry Steve, I have to disagree with you. You said " still not fantastic, images"...well, they indeed are fantastic images. Glad you are getting over your condition

Nice series in this harbinger of Spring...I have a pair every year in my yard and saw the male show up a couple of weeks ago. He constantly moves around the yard singing and letting everyone know its his domain Love to hear their song and boy they can be very territorial....

Okay, I have to start this off with an expression of my ignorance; What is LBB and why do you have LBBitis?

Now, what a lovely setting you have there to photograph such a wonderful little bird Steve. You did well. Numbers two and five do it for me as they are both of excellent IQ, have great detail and very good eye contact. Number two rises way to the top with the addition of very good composition. I look forward to more!

dgraham329 wrote in post #14140251
nice series, Steve

Much appreciated Dean, as always.

Don1 wrote in post #14140641
Very nice images Steve. And the variety of the environment in each one only adds to the interest.

Thank you Don. It's amazing how many different backgrounds can come from a 12' square area.

Grizz wrote in post #14141393
Well Steve I think they all are fantastic! LOve al the different perches and BG's. Only 33 to go? Good luck!

You're too kind Craig. I actually mis-counted, I only have 32 more to go -

Levina de Ruijter wrote in post #14141618
Excellent series, Steve. #5 stands out for me. Such an excellent image that. But all are good. Also, glad to hear you are getting over your LBBitis!

Always appreciate your kind words Levina, and I liked the perched version in #5 too. I'm getting over my LBBitis one bird at a time -

dbriz wrote in post #14141764
The habitat and perches make for a peaceful looking setting ... the sparrow also looks like he is quite content and he is captured beautifully... Nice work Steve.

Dave

The habitat has definitely paid off in interesting ways Dave. I'm always glad to entertain your comments.

Wallace River wrote in post #14141788
Sorry Steve, I have to disagree with you. You said " still not fantastic, images"...well, they indeed are fantastic images. Glad you are getting over your condition

Again, you're too kind Ian, but much appreciated as well - . With diligence, the condition will get better!

Gary Fairhead wrote in post #14141914
Nice series in this harbinger of Spring...I have a pair every year in my yard and saw the male show up a couple of weeks ago. He constantly moves around the yard singing and letting everyone know its his domain Love to hear their song and boy they can be very territorial....

It's funny Gary as I guess they're my harbinger of Winter! I'll be curious to see if any hang around for the heat of summer. Thanks for your nice comments.

Diamond Lil wrote in post #14142110
Okay, I have to start this off with an expression of my ignorance; What is LBB and why do you have LBBitis?

Now, what a lovely setting you have there to photograph such a wonderful little bird Steve. You did well. Numbers two and five do it for me as they are both of excellent IQ, have great detail and very good eye contact. Number two rises way to the top with the addition of very good composition. I look forward to more!

I couldn't help but chuckle at your initial comment Lillian, just as I'm sure you'll chuckle when you find out that LBB = Little Brown Bird. And LBBitis might more appropriately be called LBBaphobia when it comes to identifying newly seen or captured LBBs. You're comments are most welcomed and appreciated as always Lillian. Thank you so much.

Congrats on the new catch, they have a beautiful songs too!