Male Spotted Towhee in a hawthorn – Nikon D500, handheld, f7.1, 1/800, ISO 640, +1.3 EV, Nikkor 70-300mm VR at 300mm, natural light
Today I’m sharing a photo of a male Spotted Towhee that I captured yesterday while walking along the Jordan River in Salt Lake County early in the morning. The temp was at 43°F, the sky was clear, and I was glad that I had pulled on a sweatshirt before I left the house.
I wanted to enjoy my walk so I put my trusty, yet old, Nikkor 70-300mm on my Nikon D500 to lighten my load. My Nikkor 500mm is simply too heavy for me to lug around for long.
I hadn’t walked very far when I noticed several birds in a small thicket of mixed trees and shrubs. At the top of the thicket I spotted this male Spotted Towhee perched on top of a hawthorn. I walked forward slowly to get a clear view of the towhee and took this image. Immediately after I took this photo the towhee launched himself off of the branch and into the thicket below.
Walking the Jordan River Parkway Trail reminded me that I should pay more attention to it and the urban birds I can find there. I have quick and easy access to the trail, it can be quite birdy plus I can get a few steps in for my health and well being.
I have to say it felt great to be on foot while I wandered along the trail savoring the scenery, the birds, and listening to the sound of the water in the river flowing along.
Life is good.
Mia
Click here to view more of my Spotted Towhee photos plus facts and information about this species.
Thank you for sharing some of the beauty of your walk.
Such a beautiful bird. They have been spotted here in Niagara so I have my fingers crossed that I will see one someday.