Monday, February 25, 2013

Wild Birds: Can You See Me?

                     "I'll just sit with my back to her and maybe she won't see me."

"Oops, I shouldn't have turned around. I'll just stare, I won't blink, I won't blink..."
 

I have to watch closely to catch the little song sparrows when they come to the feeder. The nearby wisteria branches seem to provide the perfect camoflaged surroundings.
Linking to Wild Bird Wednesday.
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42 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlFebruary 25, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    adorable! i recognized that sparrow from the drawing i did for this month's giveaway. :)

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  2. GeorgeFebruary 25, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    I'm glad you spotted this cute character through his camouflage. These are wonderful portraits.

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  3. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieFebruary 25, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    They have to be camouflaged because of the beautiful song that they sing. Everyone wants to know who is doing the singing. Sweet photos. xx

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  4. Sallie (FullTime-Life)February 25, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    He thinks he's hiding but you know where to look! I miss having yard birds!

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  5. MimiFebruary 25, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    It's true, those branches to provide great camouflage!
    But not so good to cover them from your eye, and camera! Yay!

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  6. Karen LakisFebruary 25, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    Sweet little sparrows - and I loved the narrative!

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  7. KarenFebruary 25, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    Such a cute and delicate little bird, he blends in perfectly with the tree, lovely shots.

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  8. Kerri FarleyFebruary 25, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    He does blend in well!

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  9. Betsy Banks AdamsFebruary 25, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    Cute little Song Sparrows... I've seen them around here --but none much at my feeders. The finches have taken over the feeders lately.

    Great photos, Carlotta.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  10. Leave It To DavisFebruary 25, 2013 at 11:27 PM

    He won't blink until you snap your picture, then I bet he flew! lol Such cute captions!

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  11. vincibeneFebruary 26, 2013 at 2:45 AM

    So cute!

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    What a lovely bird. Fabulous shots!

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  13. KarenFebruary 26, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    So cute! I have heaps of sparrows that take refuge in my cedar bushes.

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  14. HansHBFebruary 26, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    Great photos.
    Well done!

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  15. mickFebruary 26, 2013 at 3:15 PM

    Great photo captures. Those birds would be hard to see in amongst the branches.

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  16. eileeninmdFebruary 26, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    Carletta, pretty shots of the Song Sparrow. I have been seeing one mixed in with a flock of WT Sparrows. They are nice to have around!

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  17. kayerjFebruary 26, 2013 at 7:55 PM

    very good camouflage.

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  18. NeilFebruary 26, 2013 at 10:27 PM

    Beautiful camouflage.

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2013 at 11:04 PM

    Sweetly camouflaged...

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  20. Vores haveFebruary 27, 2013 at 2:46 AM

    Cute little bird you show :) Hanne Bente

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  21. Stewart MFebruary 27, 2013 at 4:12 AM

    These LBJ's (Little Brown Jobs, not the ex-president!) are great birds - when you pay attention to them they are just as good looking as their more showy cousins.

    Cheers and thanks for linking to WBW - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  22. Anni February 27, 2013 at 5:52 AM

    Nature at its finest...a well camouflaged sparrow...so bright and alert. Wisteria? Oh be still my heart. I'd love to have one of those in my backyard. ;o)

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  23. Coloring Outside the LinesFebruary 27, 2013 at 6:21 AM

    Great shots Carletta!

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  24. UnknownFebruary 27, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    Great captures of these happy little guys. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  25. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    fantastic close-ups! such a cute little guy!

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  26. imacFebruary 27, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    Lovely shots of the tweeting birds my friend. Great captures.

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  27. DanFebruary 27, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    Great captures and identification!

    I often find myself in a pickle when it comes to identifying sparrows. There are so many and their appearance can be so similar.

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  28. TomFebruary 27, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    Good day to you Carletta, what a wonderful surprise to see your name popping up...
    I am resting from blogging at the moment... the one you commented is now looked after by my good friend Nancy...with the help of one or two others.
    I'm not doing to bad health wise but I am having a few checks done.... I think since the last time we were in contact I have had another 2 heart attacks,suffered a stroke and had a pace-maker fitted... Sounds terrible but I have took in all with good humour and ty not to let it get me down to much... I have had to stop driving which meant the loss of my old faithful landrover... my son now as it. I can no longer get out and about as I did when my Wiggers World photo blog was up and running...
    I'm happy to say we have been blessed with another grandson called Malakai... who we see nearly everyday.
    All in all apart from my health all is well and good in Wiggers World.. ha!

    I will get round to popping by again soon and catching up on your blogging.... so very nice you left me a message... xxx to you and yours.

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  29. i stora dragFebruary 27, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    Very nice and what a perfect camouflage colour it has!

    Sorry if you had trouble with my blog! No one else had said something. Thanks for telling me.
    Have a nice rest of the week!
    Greetings Pia

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  30. NatureFootstepFebruary 27, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    lovely little one. :)

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  31. wilbo43February 28, 2013 at 4:10 AM

    Great shots Carletta.

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  32. diane bFebruary 28, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    Your birds seem to be more round and fluffy and cute compared to ours. I guess they look fat in winter when they are puffed up to keep warm.

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  33. EG CameraGirlFebruary 28, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    I look forward to hearing their song in spring. Not long now!

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  34. tiptoethruphylsgarden.blogspot.comFebruary 28, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    Glad you were able to spot him,I love the song sparrows,phyllis

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  35. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    I love these little sparrows. Ours stays busy letting the white-throated sparrows know they are not welcome in his home territory. Great shots.

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  36. Icy BCFebruary 28, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    Those are beautiful shots of the bird!

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  37. Craver ViiFebruary 28, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    Pristine detail! You found a way to be very close. No matter how hard I try, they always fly away. I don't want to surprise them, so I wave my hands to get their attention, then I shout, "Freeze! Don't move a muscle!" And yet, I just can't figure out how other photographers get closer than me.

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  38. AmandaFebruary 28, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    very sweet!

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  39. FayeMarch 1, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    What a sweet little bird and such great markings. Have you figured out the best time to get photos? I've just started feeding and watering birds lately and so far as I can tell it's like a 24-hour diner! :-)

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  40. AnonymousMarch 2, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    Blending in with nature equals survival especially if your a small bird in a big world.
    Lovely captures Carletta.

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  41. NealMarch 3, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    Very, very nice.

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  42. RoseMarch 17, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    Such a pretty little sparrow....

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