Lark Sparrow.

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Lark Sparrow.
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Copyright: Luis Leal (Luis52) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1035 W: 5 N: 2718] (9902)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-20
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D80, 80-200 f2.8D ED AF Nikkor+1.5X Kenko
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/500 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): CeltickRanger's favorite Bird photos, Superb Native Birds [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-05-07 16:13
Viewed: 522
Points: 60
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Lark Sparrow, Chondestes grammacus, is a fairly large sparrow. It is the only member of the genus Chondestes.

This passerine bird breeds in southern Canada, much of the USA, and northern Mexico. It is much less common in the east, where its range is contracting. The populations in Mexico and adjacent USA states are resident, but other birds are migratory, wintering in the southern United States, Mexico and south to Guatemala.

It is a very common vagrant to western Europe, with two accepted records in Great Britain in 1981 and 1991.

Lark Sparrow is distinctive. Adults have a typically sparrow-like dark-streaked brown back, and white underparts except for a dark central spot. The cheeks and crown sides are chestnut, with white eyebrow and crown stripes. The dark tail's corners are also white.

Young Lark Sparrows are duller, and the underparts are streaked.

The breeding habitat is a variety of open habitats including grasslands and cultivation. Lark Sparrows nest on the ground, laying 3-6 eggs in a grass cup nest sheltered by a clump of grass or other vegetation. The eggs are white with black scrawling.

These birds forage on the ground or in low bushes. They mainly eat seeds, but insects, including grasshoppers are also eaten in the breeding season. They form flocks on migration or in winter.

The song is two clear notes followed by a mixture of buzzes and trills. The flight call is a thin sit.

From Wikipedia.
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Luis52.
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Luis,

It's been a while since your last post Luis and I missed your posts!
That's a great shot. I like the natural setting in this shot. You've got great detail, POV, lighting and composition. Very nicely done, as always.

Best Regards,

Martin

hello Luis

very very beautiful image of this Lark Sparrow, very fine POV,
DOF and framing, i love the low POV at the level of the bird,
very beautiful luminosity of the image, great sharpness and details,

TFS

Asbed

Now you are stepping up! This is a super quality picture. It's sharp, identified. well coloured...wow...get down the facts and it all comes together in one nice package Luis....I'm definitely impressed! It is hard to find aviary pictures to go one step beyond, but this one does.
Bob

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  • loot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5633 W: 594 N: 3201] (8695)
  • [2008-05-07 19:06]

Hi Luis

A good capture of this Lark Sparrow. The nice sharp details are clearly visible in the plumage, natural colours, fine POV with the profiled side view, and a good composition.

Well done and TFS.
Regards
Loot

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  • bobair Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 359 W: 73 N: 1090] (4080)
  • [2008-05-07 19:35]

Hi Luis,
the detail in this shot is outstanding and it really makes it easy to see what species it is.Sparrows are not plain little birds after all as this well focused and naturally coloured shot proves.Thanks for this view of the Lark Sparrow. Bob

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  • Ken52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 661 W: 98 N: 1202] (4017)
  • [2008-05-07 20:54]

I like your lark sparrow photo. Excellent light and exposure produced sharp details and nice colors. Good catchlight in eye and nice composition.

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  • iris Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 367 W: 39 N: 651] (2047)
  • [2008-05-07 21:52]

Wow, Luis what a fine capture of the lark sparrow, this is such a clean and crisp shot with wonderful lighting, great pose and superb details.I really like the way you have cropped this and i wonder how close to the ground were you while clicking this one!
Veryw ell done.
TFS & Cheers:)

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1223 W: 0 N: 4446] (13284)
  • [2008-05-07 22:35]

Hola Luis

Excellent shot - great pose with excellent detail and eye contact.

James

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  • mariki Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 847 W: 70 N: 1578] (6903)
  • [2008-05-07 23:12]

Hello Luis,

A nice capture of this sparrow on the ground. Very good POV, DOF and focus. Beautiful detail. Good light and natural colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

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  • Art_R Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 164 W: 13 N: 388] (1525)
  • [2008-05-07 23:14]

Hi Luis , lovely color and detail , a very nice view of this lark sparrow.

TFS
Regards
Art

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2336 W: 59 N: 4112] (13398)
  • [2008-05-07 23:37]

Hola Luis,
Focus, sharpness, details on the plumage, low POV, catchlight in the eye and composition look very nice. Gracias y saludos,
Selen

This is a very clear shot Luis. Very good for a bird who I believe to be quite timid.
Nice catch light and clarity on the feathers.
TFS
Doug

Another beautiful specie Luis,
You've shown the natural colors and distinctive head markings here very nicely..
Very good detail/DOF, POV, exposure, and comp.
Well done & Thank You!
Howard

Hola Luis, la mirada atenta pero tranquila de esta hembra de gorrion, buena definición, color natural y un encuafre acertado. Un saludo

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1675 W: 8 N: 4021] (13255)
  • [2008-05-08 9:15]

Hi Cousin,

Nice to see you back - you must have had a wonderful time with your family. A beautiful Lark Sparrow posing so nicely on the tall grass. You captured him perfectly showing off his lovely face and plummage. Nice natural colors and excellent details.

Jane

Hello Luis,
Long time no news amigo, where have you been? Your sparrow looks just fine against the natural, grassy environment, you must have laid on the ground to get this low ants-eye view my friend, a perfect composition as usual, TFS indeed!
Mehmet

Bellissima immagine di questo passero, ottimi POV, DOF e composizione, eccellente nitidezza e splendidi i colori. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1555 W: 233 N: 5087] (17953)
  • [2008-05-08 13:41]

Lovely smooth shot of this Lark Sparrow!
Superb sharpness and clarity.
Great lighting and natural colours.
I like the low-down POV.
Well done Luis... good to see you back as well :-)

Joe

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 782 W: 11 N: 1375] (4758)
  • [2008-05-08 14:22]

Hi Luis

Superb shot of the Lark Sparrow.
Very nicely composed with as great POv and a lovely pose.
Superb details and a great DOF.
Nice natural colours and lovely light.

Hil

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 752 W: 0 N: 1456] (6590)
  • [2008-05-08 14:25]

Hello Luis
Nice capture ,I had never seen them before.Good POV and nice pose.Sharp image and excellent details.I like the catch light in the eye.

Hola Luis
Lark and Sparrow two kinds of birds. But we can see them on same bird as seen its name. You captured and presented it with a nice shot. gracias y saludos amigo.
Ahmet

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1687 W: 20 N: 4738] (15476)
  • [2008-05-08 15:13]

Hi Luis,
Wonderful shot of this Lark Sparrow with amazing colours and sharp details on its plumage. Superb light and exposure levels and you have captured a fabulous pose among those grasses. Excellent low POV and very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • Necipp Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1151 W: 15 N: 2073] (12390)
  • [2008-05-08 16:00]

Hello Luis, very good quality shot with good level of detail/sharpness. Excellent pose and lovely light. TFS best rgds Necip.

Hello Luis. Beautiful sparrow in super clear exposure. Well captured in natural habitat exposing the plumage well. Regards. Jusni

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2295 W: 163 N: 6692] (21138)
  • [2008-05-09 5:22]

Hello uis,
Beautiful and very sharp capture of this Lark Sparrow. Beautiful light and I like its attentive pose. Well composed too!
Many thanks, Ulla

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2413 W: 132 N: 6649] (20861)
  • [2008-05-09 7:41]

Hola Luis,
A superb low POV capture of a Lark Sparrow, species thast looks just like a cross between a lark and a sparrow. Great technical qualities and contrast with the OOF grass BG and excellent lighting.
Una muy excellente foto con siempre amigo,
Gracias por compartirla,
Un abrazo,
Ivan

Hi Luis,
Never seen before. There are Lark and Sparrow characteristics.
Nicely done.
TFS
Annick

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1029 W: 1 N: 3932] (13252)
  • [2008-05-12 19:07]

Hello Luis,
Well My Friend this is outstanding work and of a species I think is one of the more beautiful sparrow species. Great job Luis and thank you for sharing.
Rick

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2073 W: 6 N: 1848] (12714)
  • [2008-05-13 13:53]

Hola Luis,
delicioso pov,
y enfoque maravilloso, la iluminación
realmente hermosa,
un abrazo.

Hola Luis,
Very beautifull picture of this Lark sparrow.Great sharpness, nice naturale colors and excellent POV.
Salludos,
Nikos.

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1265 W: 103 N: 4302] (19435)
  • [2008-05-16 7:11]

Hello Luis, what a great shot of that Sparrow, wonderful light and great exposure, sharp and clear picture, thank!

Mario

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