{"id":116562,"date":"2023-09-30T04:39:11","date_gmt":"2023-09-30T10:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=116562"},"modified":"2023-09-30T05:14:39","modified_gmt":"2023-09-30T11:14:39","slug":"autumn-savannah-sparrow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2023\/09\/30\/autumn-savannah-sparrow\/","title":{"rendered":"Autumn Savannah Sparrow"},"content":{"rendered":"

When I was at Farmington Bay WMA earlier this week, I was enchanted by this Savannah Sparrow perched in lacy-looking phrags, out on the marsh.<\/p>\n

\"AutumnAutumn Savannah Sparrow at Farmington Bay WMA \u2013 Nikon D500, f8, 1\/1000, ISO 500, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

The photos I took of this bird had a fall-like feel to them, and the golden light helped accentuate that feeling.<\/p>\n

I adore Savannah Sparrows at any time of the year, and finding this one reminded me of how fond I am of this small sparrow species. Their beautiful songs<\/span><\/a>, lovely yellowish eyelines, and delicate shape are all very appealing to me.<\/p>\n

\"FallFall Savannah Sparrow in a marsh \u2013 Nikon D500, f8, 1\/1000, ISO 500, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

I couldn’t decide which of these two photos of the Savannah Sparrow I liked the most so I decided to share them both. Both sparrow images delight and excite me.<\/p>\n

It can take keen eyesight to spot these petite birds at this time of the year. Because they are so dainty and they aren’t singing as much as they do during the spring, they can be hard to find.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, I am blessed with sharp eyes. I have also spent years developing my spotting skills and training both my eyes and mind to pay attention to every detail while I am out in the field. This demands a blend of mindfulness, patience, keen attention to detail, listening skills, knowledge, and practice. Some people, including myself, have a knack for it.<\/p>\n

I hope to be back out in the field again soon, and while I’m out there, I’ll be focused on finding more birds and enjoying the beauty.<\/p>\n

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

Mia<\/p>\n

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

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