{"id":115905,"date":"2023-09-16T05:10:05","date_gmt":"2023-09-16T11:10:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=115905"},"modified":"2025-10-17T07:08:59","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T12:08:59","slug":"young-song-sparrow-at-farmington-bay-wma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2023\/09\/16\/young-song-sparrow-at-farmington-bay-wma\/","title":{"rendered":"Young Song Sparrow at Farmington Bay WMA"},"content":{"rendered":"

While I was visiting Farmington Bay WMA last week, a young Song Sparrow showed up in my viewfinder and perched in a greasewood shrub for a few moments.<\/p>\n

\"ImmatureImmature Song Sparrow at Farmington Bay WMA \u2013 Nikon D500, f8, 1\/800, ISO 640, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

I know that some people don’t get excited about these ‘little brown birds,’ but I sure do. I actually enjoy identifying sparrows \u2013 well, all birds really \u2013 because young sparrows can be especially challenging. I like challenges.<\/p>\n

The young Song Sparrow<\/span><\/a> gave me a few good poses and lovely eye contact before it flew up to the top of the greasewood. I kept hoping to get photos of the sparrow on top of the greasewood, but it was mostly hidden by the shrub. I’m happy with this simple photo though.<\/p>\n

Other Sparrow Species at Farmington Bay WMA<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Now that summer is almost over and the temperatures have started to drop, I should start seeing other sparrow species at Farmington Bay WMA. I’m looking forward to seeing American Tree, White-crowned, Chipping, and Lincoln’s Sparrows again.<\/p>\n

Maybe I will get lucky and spot another vagrant White-throated Sparrow<\/span><\/a> there, like I found and pointed out in November of 2021. Or a Harris’s Sparrow<\/span><\/a> that I found in 2018 – I never got an unobstructed view of that uncommon sparrow, but I did get to point out a lifer for another person.<\/p>\n

Also in the sparrow family, the Dark-eyed Juncos and Spotted Towhees should start showing up soon, along with possible Brewer’s and Vesper Sparrows. I never know which sparrow species might show up during the fall migration.<\/p>\n

One thing I absolutely do know, though, is that I am always on the lookout for birds. I never stop looking or listening for them, no matter where I am.<\/p>\n

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

Mia<\/p>\n

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

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