{"id":104869,"date":"2022-08-10T03:20:02","date_gmt":"2022-08-10T09:20:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=104869"},"modified":"2022-08-10T03:53:23","modified_gmt":"2022-08-10T09:53:23","slug":"young-green-tailed-towhee-in-the-wasatch-mountains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2022\/08\/10\/young-green-tailed-towhee-in-the-wasatch-mountains\/","title":{"rendered":"Young Green-tailed Towhee In The Wasatch Mountains"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"DampDamp young Green-tailed Towhee \u2013 Nikon D500, f7.1, 1\/1600, ISO 640, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

On Sunday I was delighted when this damp young Green-tailed Towhee popped up on an old weathered stump out in the open for a few moments. The morning had started off with heavy fog or a low cloud and horribly low light.<\/p>\n

It was later in the morning when I found this immature towhee and the light was much better. I had slowed down near stands of chokecherries and serviceberries when I saw movement in the damp leaves. I stopped my Jeep and before long the towhee showed itself to me.<\/p>\n

\"YoungYoung Green-tailed Towhee on an old stump \u2013 Nikon D500, f7.1, 1\/1250, ISO 640, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

The juvenile Green-tailed Towhee hopped up higher and perched on top of the old stump. I had to smile as I photographed the damp young bird because even though it was wet and messy looking I still thought it was adorable.<\/p>\n

I know that there are some bird photographers that don’t share many messy looking bird photos. I’m not them though and I will and do. By sharing images of birds in all kinds of conditions I think it shows their true beauty, messy or not.<\/p>\n

\"YoungYoung Green-tailed Towhee on a old weathered stump \u2013 Nikon D500, f7.1, 1\/1250, ISO 640, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

This breeding season I have photographed more young Green-tailed Towhees<\/span><\/a> than I have adults. While that feels a little strange it is also a sign that this species has had a successful breeding season this year in the locations where I typically find them.<\/p>\n

Messy, damp or in their finest plumage I am always happy to have this sparrow species in my viewfinder.<\/p>\n

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

Mia<\/p>\n

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

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