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Tree Sparrow in fine fettle:)


Tree Sparrow in fine fettle:)
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5109 W: 178 N: 12535] (34229)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-02
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D-5000, Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX DG APO HSM, @ ISO 500
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/250 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Birds from the Middle East and Europe [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-07-05 0:46
Viewed: 470
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Passer montanus (Tree Sparrow) [in Turk. Dağ Serçesi]

As i mentioned yesterday, a week ago as an unusual event occured and tree sparrows visited our university campus (at 80 m asl) for breeding. Today another shot of this funny bird!

TFL and have a nice Sunday!
Cheers,

©Bayram GÖÇMEN, Ege University, Faculty of Science. All Rights Reserved.

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Similar to the house sparrow (Passer domesticus), the tree sparrow has not recognised as a separate species for a long time . Both sexes are similar, with a rich chestnut-brown head and nape, a clear black spot on white cheeks, and a white collar. The voice consists of various chirps and cheeps, which are of a higher pitch than those of the house sparrow.

The tree sparrow has a broad geographical range, and is generally found throughout western, central and southern Europe, east into Asia to the Pacific coast of Russia and south to Indonesia.

Tree sparrows feed mainly on plant matter, including seeds, buds, shoots, berries and flowers, they also take invertebrates such as grasshoppers, beetles and spiders when available. The young are fed entirely on invertebrates in their first week. The breeding season is between mid April and early August. The nest is built in holes, dense conifers or occasionally in old nests of larger birds. Two to three broods can be produced a year, each containing 2-7 eggs. The incubation duties are shared by both parents; after 11-14 days the chicks hatch and fledging occurs after a further 15-20 days.

Reference:
1. Perrins, C. & Attenborough, D. (1987). Collins New Generation Guide to the BIRDS of Britain and Europe. William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd., Glasgow, 320 pp.
2. Wikipedia: Click here for more info on the species.
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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3831 W: 190 N: 11410] (35161)
  • [2009-07-05 0:57]

Good morning Bayram!
A fine capture of a Tree Sparrow, well framed by the foliage and taken from a great rear POV. The turned head, sharpness and the catch light in the eye make this great image.
Thanks dostum and have a great day,
Cheers,
Ivan

Selam Dear Dostum Bayram,
I am learning a bit of Turkish isn't it ;>. A nice capture of this beautiful tree sparrow. Very well composed with good details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2411 W: 94 N: 5569] (17712)
  • [2009-07-05 1:09]

Hello Bayram,
Beautiful photo of this Tree Sparrow from a wonderful POV and a very nice pose. The light is very beautiful, just on the head of the sparrow. Excellent sharpness and a great composition and DOF.
Regards,
Peter

Merhaba Hocam,
Mükemmel bir serçe fotoğrafı.Işık, detaylar ve netlik muhteşem olmuş.Eline sağlık dostum.
Selamlarımla..

hAyAti

:))) hocam oldukça keyifli bir kare. Tüylerini de bir güzel kabartmış. Ağzında avı. Değme keyfime diyor adeta. Gözündeki parıltı da çok hoş olmuş.
Elinize sağlık. Kıbrıs'tan selamalar.
Nazım

Merhaba,
Pozu ve yeşil arka planı ile oldukça hoş bir kare olmuş.Kutlarım.

Çok güzel ve sevimli bir poz yakalamışsın kanka. Eline sağlık.
Gökhan

Dayi gunaydin, ne pazar ne cumartesi hergun yukluyon. Hizina kimse yetisemez:) cok guzel cekmissin sevimi serceyi. gercekten keyfi yerinde gorunur. Eline saglik dayi. Kib!
Merih

Hi Bayram.
Very good catch again of this pretty tree sparrow... Sharpness and detail perfect. Composition great... Special moment you catch...Colors wonderful too.
Warm regards from all of us..
Leyla

hi bayram,
nice capture, perfect timing to take this moment, well composed shot with fine pov and good details,
tfs & regards
pankaj

Merhaba Bayram Bey,azıcık kabarınca hem pofuduk hem tosuncuk olmuş,daha iri görüneyimde azığımı almasınlar mı demek istemiş?Çok güzel bir çekim yine,kompozisyonuyla,tüylerdeki ışık ve temiz bir artalan ile sade ve çekici bir fotoğraf olmuş,ellerinize sağlık :)

Hahaha:) eğlenceli bir anı yakalamışsınız hocam. Serçenin pozu, gözündeki parlaklık ve rahatlık ifade eden tüylerini khavalandırma hareketini çok iyi yakalamışsınız. Emeğinize sağlık.
Deniz

Bayram hocam süperpoz:) şirin bir duruş. Detaylarve arka plan dabiro kadar güzel.Elinize sağlık.
Bahadır

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1069 W: 0 N: 162] (870)
  • [2009-07-05 8:43]

Hocam, bakış açınız, detaylar ve serçenin tatlılığı ile harika birkompozisyon olmuş. Bolkarlardan selamlar.
Mehmet

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2924 W: 34 N: 8671] (32310)
  • [2009-07-05 9:08]

Hi Bayram. A good capture of the Sparrow. I like the pose with the bird looking back at you. You have taken this with bright colours. and good detail in the sun light. All with interesting notes . well done TFS.
Nick..

Hi Bayram. Magnificent details and great DOD. Amazing moment you've captured.

Roberto

Hello MF Bayram,
another splendid picture of the Tree Sparrow from another splendid POV, very good sharpness, i like the wonderful lighting, very well composed.
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

Hey Bayram Friend!

I think this photo is demonstrated you know very well the adverse light conditions. I am amazed the details of perfect color and texture in the plumage of the bird, even with this difficult background brightness.

POB excellent down POV, good contact with the eyes of the bird in hard angle.

Greetings & TFS!

Jesús

Merhaba Bayram,

A great capture of this Tree sparrow with ruffled feathers. Great colors & details.

TFS & regards

Ciao Bayram, wonderful capture of lovely bird in nice pose, good colors, fine details and splendid sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

hello Bayram

an excellent photo of the Tree Sparrow with a POV
the bird from behind but the same time a wonderful
eye-contact from the bird, fine focus excellent sharpness
and details, the catch-light and where it is placed
on the eye is rendering the photo more beautiful,

TFS

Asbed

hello MF Bayram
with the feathers inflated a beautiful capture,colors background and the composition very good
TFS
Nasos

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1161 W: 32 N: 1196] (3668)
  • [2009-07-06 6:47]

Merhaba Hocam,
Daha önce de bu bakış açısının tehlikeli olduğunu söylemiştim,sonunda başına kısmet gelecek galiba:)Yine çok güzel bir kare olmuş.
Selamlar,ellerine sağlık..

Merhaba Bayram
What a nice fluffy Bird, great pose on this tree branch, the details on the feathers are superbe, i like all the green colors tones from the BG
wonderful composed shot
Have a good night
Jacqueline

hello Bayram!
strange posture you have captured
good details and definition of this
Tree Sparrow....

besty sERGIO

Merhaba Bayram hocam,

Bahçelerde, çatı köşelerinde, kaldırımlarda hergün karşılaştığımız için bize sıradan gelen, ama aslında onların da güzel bir kuş olduğunu bize gösteren çok şık bir fotoğraf olmuş. Fotoğraf tekniği ve kompozisyon açısından da mükemmel bir sunum üstadım. Elinize ve emeğinize sağlık.

Saygı ve selamlarımla,
Mehmet

Merhaba Hocam,
Tüylerini kabartması tokluk göstergesi mi acaba? :) Elinize sağlık, güzel ve tamamlayıcı bir kare olmuş.
Saygılarımla, Naşit

Tüyleri kapartmış keyif yapıyor:) çok güzel çekmişsiniz yine hocam. Elinize sağlık. Saygılar,
Özgür

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