Monday, April 9, 2012

A pretty sparrow


I saw this White-crowned Sparrow a couple of weeks ago.  I haven't seen him again.  Maybe he was just passing through.


I'm glad he stopped in for a visit and stayed long enough for me to get his photo.


Isn't he pretty?  I love my feathered friends.  They are so much fun to watch at the feeders and I love to hear them singing.  The pesky Grackles are still waiting on me to refill the suet feeder and put out the new sunflower seed block so they can quickly devour them.  I'm waiting a bit in hopes they will fly elsewhere for their dining pleasure.  But I'm thinking they haven't gotten the memo that they are not wanted.  All other song birds are more than welcome.

Until next time...

29 comments:

  1. What a beautiful bird... and your photography is spectacular. I have a problem too, with feeding the birds. Hundreds of blackbirds will come and eat everything in just a few minutes.

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  2. OOOHhhhhh he is pretty. I love his striped head.

    How did you get such a nice picture?

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  3. GREAT photo, Cheryl! This little guy is sooo cute with his crown. Another miracle in his beauty. blessings ~ tanna

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  4. He is sooo beautiful.

    I'm fighting a Grackle. I don't think I'll win. Stupid rude birds.

    :)

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  5. This cute little sparrow surrounded by beautiful flowers simply screams 'Spring'.
    Gorgeous shots, Cheryl.

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  6. Cheryl, these are sweet pictures of this little sparrow and it is so nice to see the pretty pink blossoms and green grass background. Have a beautiful day!

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  7. WoW! What a beauty, looks like a dyed mohawk haircut! heheheee
    The pink & green really pop in these pics! Excellent shots! =)

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  8. i love these guys. always look like they're wearing a bike helmet. :)

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  9. i love that third shot, that squinty eyed adorable LOOK he is giving the photographer. so pretty.

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  10. What a sweet little bird.
    I'm glad that you were able to get his picture too :)

    Hope you had a great Easter, and that this week is a great one for you !

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  11. What pretty pictures. I'm glad you were able to capture him.

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  12. Sooooooooo beautiful.......

    -chuckle- No way to dis-invite bothersome birds. ,-) The noisy, boisterous kind.

    "Oh, the lovely fickleness of an April day!"
    ~William Hamilton Gibson

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  13. Wow, what a handsome fellow he is!

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  14. WoW, what gorgeous photo's!! you captured him perfectly as he posed on that beautiful redbud!!

    i see them here and they have a splash of yellow above there eyes, i don't see that on yours!!

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  15. Great photos! I haven favorites and some less favored that frequent my feeders. Funny, though...they all seem to think I've put out the food just for them!!! Really, though, up close I've never thought any were anything but beautiful . Some could use some lessons in etiquette !!! Hehehe

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  16. What a BEAUTIFUL bird. Framed by pink blossoms he/she is delightful.

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  17. Your header is so nice...Beautiful blue goblet on the end picture..
    I too love all the feathered friends. so sweet to hear their singing in the early morning hours..
    Have a good week,

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  18. Sure is a handsome bird in amongst the blossoms.

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  19. Yes Dear Cheryl, if only *Lurkers* would say "I was here!" in our comments. Or "Was here and had fun!" Gee, how long does that take?
    -pout- Or how much *inspiration,* does that take. -double pout-

    'Cause people sometimes say; "I couldn't think of a unique comment."

    Fiddle-sticks! "Auntie" sezzzzzz...

    :-)

    "Oh, the lovely fickleness of an April day!"
    ~William Hamilton Gibson

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  20. Lovely pictures today; it brought a breathe of spring into my heart an mind. I love the blooms on the tree. We are just barely starting to see more spring in the air. The temperatures are finally up today.
    Thanks for this beautiful post.

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  21. He is pretty. These are terrific pics of him! I so enjoy hearing my birds sing. :)

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  22. He is so beautiful and what great pictures you take - gorgeous! sandie

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  23. Your photos are awesome! I love our fine feathered friends too.

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  24. Beautiful little sparrow, Cheryl. I saw a Chipping Sparrow on my deck this week... Yours is prettier though..
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  25. These are great shots! I love it's little striped head. And I also love the barn in the later post. Thanks for sharing them and for visiting and commenting on my blog!

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  26. What a great capture!! I love his expression...such a sweet little guy :)

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  27. These are wonderful captures....they are a pretty little bird.

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