Singing Song Sparrow in late October – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/1250, ISO 500, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
This morning I’m sharing a simple singing Song Sparrow photographed on a late October morning. Or is it truly all that simple?
I found this sparrow because I have learned the songs and calls of this species through my years of experience in the field. I couldn’t see the bird until I heard its melodious song.
As soon as I heard the song I used my eyes to locate the Song Sparrow. I know where to look for them because I have learned the behaviors and perch preferences of this sparrow species over many years.
Every time I hear, see, and photograph this sparrow species my mind collects and stores all of the details about that particular bird. That information is then combined with all of my previous Song Sparrow sightings or auditory experiences which is embedded into a treasure trove of knowledge stored about these sparrows inside my brain cells.
Each bird call or song that I hear, every photo that I take, and all of my experiences with birds in the field become intertwined with the past to enrich my life in the present. A simple photo is then not so simple at all.
It wasn’t all that birdy at Farmington Bay WMA yesterday but I enjoyed being able to get out into the field once again after more than a week away from nature. I savored the brisk air, the sounds of the marsh, the scenic views, and the birds that I found.
Life is good.
Mia
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Just a beautiful, perfect, pic. The detail and subtle colors of the background you caught are extraordinary. Thanks Mia.
Beautiful! Nice to see a plump singing Song Sparrow.
Glad you are feeling better. Our sparrow numbers are in serious decline. Despite them being an import rather than native I mourn.