Spring Lark Sparrow perched on a juniper – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/800, ISO 500, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
I haven’t shared any of my recent Lark Sparrow photos this spring so I thought I would remedy that by sharing some that I took out in the West Desert nine days ago. The first Lark Sparrow I photographed that morning was perched and singing on a juniper next to the road with mountains in the background. Even though it was perched with its back towards me I had a great view of the sparrow’s face at times.
Singing adult Lark Sparrow in the West Desert – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/640, ISO 500, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
When the Lark Sparrow lifted off it flew to a nearby fence post where it continued to sing in the soft morning light. I enjoy listening to the songs of this sparrow species almost as much as I like photographing them.
Spring Lark Sparrow perched on a metal post – Nikon D500, f9, 1/500, ISO 500, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
Later in the morning and a little higher in the foothills I found another cooperative Lark Sparrow perched on an old metal fence post. Not the prettiest of perches but I didn’t mind. I was thrilled to have the sparrow in my viewfinder for a few moments.
Adult Lark Sparrow on a breezy morning – Nikon D500, f8, 1/3200, ISO 640, -0.3 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
When I was about to leave to head home I found this last Lark Sparrow hunkered down on an old wooden fence post because the wind had started to come up. After taking this photo I did head for home happy that I had gone out exploring in the West Desert of Utah.
Life is good.
Mia
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The detail [of course] and the variety of positions in which you caught the sparrow is terrific. Thanks Mia.
Yet another charmer. Thank you.
What a handsome bird!
Thank you for sharing such a terrific series. Have only seen one three times and have zero photographs.