White-throated Sparrows (Zonotrichia albicollis) are with us throughout the winter and I will usually attempt to photograph them during my winter forays into the wild. I tend to think of White-throated Sparrows as the “dandies” of the sparrow world—they have the same general coloration as other sparrows, but have a distinctive appearance with their white chin beards and bright yellow eyestripes. It is a real bonus when the lighting is good and the perch is photogenic, as was the case last week at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
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Great shot. I love the way the bird is framed by that slender branch.
Thanks. I am always looking for natural framing for my subjects and was thrilled when this one worked out. When I initially composed the shot, the branches intersected with the bird’s body, but by moving a slight bit and changing the angle slightly I was able to get a much more compelling composition.
Very Nice Mike! Enjoyed seeing your image of the White-throated sparrow!
A wow shot. All came together. Very nice.
This bird truly is a beauty! – I never really appreciated how many sparrows there are and how wonderful they look and sound. I’m just starting to learn about them.
Thanks. I still have big problems identifying most sparrows, but this is one that I am confident that I can identify most of the time. 🙂
Excellent shot Mike a lovely capture.
What a charming image. I have a thing for plump little rotund birds. I love the way this portrait frames the bird within that arching branch and the way the strong diagonal line of the perch contrasts with the round curves of the bird.
That’s a handsome bird, Mike.