There were healthy enough numbers of them at Martin Mere the other week. They seem to do very well here, with lots of feed supplied and a wealth of places to forage and keep out of harms way.
Never easy to see more than a fleeting glimpse, but I was very patient once I'd heard the raucous noise coming from one particular tree. More than a dozen flew out and then back again, but only a couple popped their heads above the parapet.
Our Sparrows look somewhat different but are probably very similar..No shortage of them here.. Cute little birds..Great shots..
ReplyDeleteWhat a handsome bird this is, Adam. I love the yellow gape. Is this normal on an adult or is he still a juvenile? Thanks for sharing. Jo
ReplyDeleteHi Jo, the yellow gape is characteristic on both juvenile and adult birds. The juvenile bill starts off a little paler. Thanks for your comments :)
DeleteGreat shots of the Tree Sparrow! They do look similar to our House Sparrows whihc are missing that black cheek spot. Enjoy your week!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of the Tree Sparrows. I have recently got a number of House Sparrows roosting in trees down my back yard - they are not usually found around here.
ReplyDeleteHello Adam!:) Great captures! I like their cheerful chirping, and like you also think they are a cracking little bird. Hubby and I have some Englsh friends living in ClitheroeI and they ook us to Martin Mere twenty or so years ago, and we were impressed with what we saw there. It seemed an absolute haven for water birds, and we really enjoyed our visit.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute little fellow!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/10/beach-walk-at-sunrise.html
Pretty! What lens are you using?
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Hi, it's a Nikon FX 300mm f/4D IF ED AF-S. It also has a Nikon TC-14E AF-S Teleconverter III on it, which effectively makes the lens a 420mm. It's superb for getting me closer without too much bulk. :)
DeleteThis bird is so endearing in the third close up :)
ReplyDeletesuch a cute little bird and how lovely to hear their chirping.
ReplyDeleteSometimes, we tend to overlook the 'average' birds and don't appreciate them being around. Your photos are really well done.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos of these cute little birds.
ReplyDeleteLovely hsots. These are only found in certain areas of N.Ireland
ReplyDeleteI agree...they are wonderful little birds! Great photos!
ReplyDeleteYour words and pictures summed up the Tree Sparrow Adam. Sometimes tricky to see and so off the radar of many folk. A real shame as they are an intriguing species. Nice pictures.
ReplyDeletea common bird where I live. I see and hear them every day. Mostly they sit in bushes.
ReplyDeleteHi Adam, just stopping back to say thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteYes, I have a noisy flock here now taking peanuts and sunflower chips from the feeders. They do move fast though.... Michelle
ReplyDeleteThese are a nice bird - there were good numbers of them at Bempton cliffs when I was there earlier in the year.
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Looks like the bird was posing for you!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see a Tree Sparrow. They have appeared not far from our NE Illinois home, so I will keep looking when I go back when the weather is warm!
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