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Immature Black-throated Sparrow


Immature Black-throated Sparrow
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Copyright: Jane Magen (jaycee) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1911 W: 8 N: 4976] (16095)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-30
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon PowerShot S5 IS, 1.5 Teleconverter
Exposure: f/4, 1/400 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-08-31 8:18
Viewed: 283
Points: 44
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I had never seen a juvenile Black-throated Sparrow before so when I spotted this one through my kitchen window which was rain spotted from a monsoon that had just ended I grabbed my camera anyway. I knew if I went outside he/she would take off before I had the door unlocked. If this was my first I figured very few people on TN had seen one and decided it was worth posting although the picture is imperfect.
Black-throated Sparrow
From Wikipedia
The Black-throated Sparrow (Amphispiza bilineata) is a small sparrow primarily found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. It is sometimes referred to as the Desert Sparrow, due to its preferred habitat of arid desert hillsides and scrub.

The Black-throated Sparrow reaches a length of about 4.5-5.5 inches, and is pale gray above, with a distinctive black and white head pattern.Immature are similar but lacks a black throat. Its call is high and bell-like, and its song is a fairly simple, mechanical tinkling. It feeds primarily on insects and seeds, and travels in small groups, though larger groups may accumulate around sources of water in the desert.

It has a lose nest of grass twigs and plant fibers carefully hidden in brush 6-18 inches above the ground. 3-4 white or pale blue eggs are laid.

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2770 W: 151 N: 7984] (24857)
  • [2008-08-31 8:45]

Hello Jane,
Nice close capture of a juvenile Black-throated Sparrow. The POV, half-frontal pose, lighting and sharpness are all great and though not the most colourful it is an attractive shot.
Thanks for sharing this,
Ivan

why it's the spitting image of a sparrow:-) I have not seen one either but we have so many sparrows. Yours here is presented in classic Jane style..I love the smooth and gentle natural colours you display in many of your images...Very nice Jane...have a good "holiday"
Bob

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 477 W: 11 N: 1348] (4706)
  • [2008-08-31 9:17]

Hi Jane,
Very nice shot with wonderful detail in the feathers
Well composed with lovely natural color,sparrow stands out really well against this BG
Regards Siggi

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2130 W: 9 N: 5960] (22528)
  • [2008-08-31 9:22]

Hi Jane its good when you see a bird for the first time so well done for getting this one. Even from inside the window you have good detail and natural colours. with good notes too.well done tFS.
Nick..

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 600 W: 0 N: 117] (669)
  • [2008-08-31 9:51]

Hello Jane, perfect capture oa a young sparrow with nice details.
TFS and G's, Mehmet

Hi Jane,

exellent capture from this bird.
Nice pov and dof, beautiful colours.

Gert

Hello Jane. Another stunner in sharp copy. The exposure and vivid details of this bird is amazing. Another excellent shot and thanks for sharing. Well done! Jusni

Hi Jane, wonderful capture of this young sparrow with nice composition. TFS.
Regards,
Bahadır

Another excellent closeup... the bird looks like it is descending a staircase. Great lighting and POV.

Larry

Hi My big Sis Jane, A lovely pose of this beautiful joung sporrow. Thanks to you we also see these beauties. Great DOF and details on plumagfes too.
Many thanks for sharing this excelent shot! Have a nice new week!
Cheers,

Bayram

Hello Jane, a lovely and nice picture of this young sparrow.
TFS and regards,
Deniz

Hi Jane,
A nice capture of this beautiful juvenile black throated sparrow. Very well composed with sharp details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  • tuslaw Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 265 W: 12 N: 716] (2358)
  • [2008-08-31 20:48]

Very nice image Jane,
Hard to believe you shot this through your window, it shows wonderful detail and colors in this birds plumage.
I've never seen one before or at least not knowingly. We don't have this type here in Ohio, but I may have seen one when I've been to Phoenix and just didn't realize it. TFS.
Ron

Jane, Looks like you must have our little friend ever ready in the most convienence place for the moment like this, because they fly in any time to your house compound! you are so lucky!
good closeup with good sharpness, natural colour and details
many thanks
Tony

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1305 W: 0 N: 5107] (15234)
  • [2008-08-31 23:43]

Hi Jane

If you had not said I would have though this was one of our 'ordinary' sparrows. This one is new to me, so thanks for that.

Great pose and focus.

James

Ciao Jane, lovely bird in great pose with beautiful blurry BG, fine details and excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hello Jane,
Is good to be back, thanks for the support. This is a beautiful sparrow, I have never seem them here in Phoenix, only in a few isolotated ares outside the city. Great POV and
composition.. Well done

Everton

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 996 W: 4 N: 2570] (11874)
  • [2008-09-01 9:54]

Hello Jane, Very nice and classical shot of this bird. Well composed and great clarity shot. Ganesh

Hi Sister,
This sparrows composure seems of some sort of royalty,
It is a wonderful picture you shot,
Thanks for sharing it with us!
All the best,
Leyla

This is a superb shot, Jane!Love the beautiful mood you create with this one bird filling the shot!
Awesome!
Goldy

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1427 W: 128 N: 5252] (23221)
  • [2008-09-02 14:31]

Hello Jane! A new bird to me! Very well done, sharp, well composed and beautiful light and exposure, thanks!

Mario

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1111 W: 1 N: 4518] (15132)
  • [2008-09-03 19:16]

Hi My Friend,
Beautifully done Jane, wonderful image of this young one. Thank you I'll be in touch.
Rick

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