{"id":100447,"date":"2022-03-06T05:52:35","date_gmt":"2022-03-06T12:52:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=100447"},"modified":"2022-03-06T05:53:08","modified_gmt":"2022-03-06T12:53:08","slug":"american-tree-sparrow-on-a-fragrant-sumac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2022\/03\/06\/american-tree-sparrow-on-a-fragrant-sumac\/","title":{"rendered":"American Tree Sparrow On A Fragrant Sumac"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AmericanAmerican Tree Sparrow on a Fragrant Sumac \u2013 Nikon D500, f7.1, 1\/1600, ISO 640, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

This morning I am sharing a simple photo of an American Tree Sparrow perched in a Fragrant Sumac that I took last month near a freshwater seep in the desert. I only see American Tree Sparrows here in northern Utah during their nonbreeding season. I wish they hung around longer than they do because I enjoy hearing<\/span><\/a> observing and photographing these sparrows.<\/p>\n

I have seen fewer American Tree Sparrows than normal this winter and I am not sure why that is the case. It could be that they don’t have to travel this far south to find suitable overwintering grounds now due to the irrefutable changes in our climate. Whatever the cause, I have missed seeing more of these sparrows this winter.<\/p>\n

American Tree Sparrows and many other birds are attracted to this area because of the freshwater seep, the cover that nearby shrubs provide and the food sources at this location.<\/p>\n

Soon the American Tree Sparrows will start their long migration to their breeding grounds. I feel as if I have missed way too many opportunities with them this winter. That means I need to make some changes next winter. I am 100% fine with that.<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to view more of my American Tree Sparrow photos plus facts and information about this species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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