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04-JUN-2013 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

Up Close and Personal

I heard this bird singing at Delta Ponds and kept looking for it. All of a sudden there it was, only perhaps 10 feet from me.
Needless to say, I was more than happy to photograph its portrait. The photograph is straight out of the camera and not cropped!
I am not sure what bird it is, though it seems to look similar to the Fox Sparrow. What is it?

Nikon NIKON D7100,Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX DG/HSM
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Paul Milholland11-Jun-2013 18:59
Nice isolation of the subject against that blue sky.
paplvr08-Jun-2013 21:15
Pretty little guy. You're getting some nice shots with that lens. Linda S
Bryan Murahashi06-Jun-2013 04:45
Singing at the very top of the branch. Very nicely captured.
Guest 06-Jun-2013 00:41
Nice image of this sparrow...
Stephanie05-Jun-2013 22:18
Fabulous capture Vern! BV
Hank Vander Velde05-Jun-2013 21:59
Nice sharp shot of this songster Vern. At first I though "Swamp Sparrow", but on second though, perhaps "Fox Sparrow" although the tail doesn't seem quite rufous enough. Would have to see its front to be sure.
Cindi Smith05-Jun-2013 20:01
Superb clarity! Wow! V
Barry Ailetcher05-Jun-2013 17:46
nice shot
Guest 05-Jun-2013 17:02
Perfect timing with super results..v
John Ewing05-Jun-2013 12:34
Nice wee brown fella. Beak looks more like a flycatcher's than a seed-eater's, but I don't know enough about US birds to pontificate.

Hum... I know a bloke called Beak.
Clarence King05-Jun-2013 11:35
Good shot, fine detail. v
Gary Hebert05-Jun-2013 11:24
wonderful capture Vern... and sounds great... :-))
Yvonne05-Jun-2013 10:29
A lovely image, so well captured Vern! v
Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)05-Jun-2013 06:11
You made my day....beautiful! BV
Paolo
woody3405-Jun-2013 04:48
Such a pretty little songster , lovely presentation..V
joseantonio05-Jun-2013 04:24
Excellent capture of this little beauty.V.
coaster05-Jun-2013 04:02
Excellent capture!
Yi Feng05-Jun-2013 02:01
Beautiful shot!
Jack Hoying05-Jun-2013 01:59
Sure looks like it's enjoying the day. Nice photo of it.
Carl Carbone05-Jun-2013 00:55
Great catch! I would guess Fox Sparrow.
Steve Thuman05-Jun-2013 00:52
Sure a pretty sparrow. Not enough showing to really say for sure what kind, but could well be a Fox Sparrow
janescottcumming05-Jun-2013 00:36
He seems to be very into his song and has not even noticed you. Great catch. V
Frank Brault05-Jun-2013 00:02
A very fine portrait. Terrific catch! V
graham 04-Jun-2013 22:57
super shot Vern
Bea.04-Jun-2013 22:01
Singing its little heart out for your Vern, lovely catch.
parrothouse04-Jun-2013 21:53
Fine composition.
Roger Bailey04-Jun-2013 20:57
Nicely caught, good you heard it as well as seeing it, it does look like a sparrow type.
Guest 04-Jun-2013 20:56
Great Catch
Guest 04-Jun-2013 20:32
Very nicely done. I like this a lot.
Ed R 04-Jun-2013 20:29
Good capture .... and patience in getting it!
Mike H.04-Jun-2013 20:17
Impressive clarity and color! A handsome fellow whatever his degree..
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