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The Swamp Sparrow


The Swamp Sparrow
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Copyright: Jim Costello (bullybeef53) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 28 W: 5 N: 140] (644)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-25
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 40D, Canon 100-400L 4.5-5.6 IS USM, Canon 77mm UV Filter
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/1000 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): A - Z Birds [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-07-30 9:40
Viewed: 407
Points: 6
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
“The Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana )” is the name of this photo taken with my new Canon 100 – 400 L lens at 400 MM and it is extremely sharp. It took some time looking through books to determine the correct on identification and I think I am right?
The simple trills of the Swamp Sparrow ring in spring and summer across eastern and central North America. Its name is appropriate, as it does live in swamps, but it can be found in a wide range of other wetland habitats too.

The swamp sparrow has some interesting characteristics such as:
The Swamp Sparrow has longer legs than other members of its genus; this adaptation allows it to wade in shallow water to forage.
The Swamp Sparrow sometimes sticks its head under water to try to capture aquatic invertebrates.
This photo was taken across the street from our home in a wetland and one of the reasons for this Shoot was to test the sharpness of this Canon Lens at 400 MM. Needless to say, I am extremely pleased.
As we all know, the wetlands are a very important part of our ecosystem.
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A very beautiful capture of the swamp sparrow in its environment. Sharpness, color and background look superb.

Michael

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2754 W: 147 N: 7948] (24747)
  • [2008-07-30 11:50]

Hello Jim,
This is a superb capture of a Swamp Sparrow, the russet crown of the head showing well here. The sharpness and lighting are great and I like the composition with it being neatly framed by the larch branches.
TFS this beauty,
Ivan

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  • Dyker Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 141 W: 0 N: 59] (170)
  • [2008-07-31 0:56]

Hello Jim
A neat photo showing the sparrow in its habitat. The focus is strong and the composition is good as the pine needles framed the sparrow with a little peep in hole where the bird sits. Thanks for showing.
Greetings
AC

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