Vesper Sparrow on a white rock – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/1250, ISO 500, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
Earlier this month I spotted my first of year Vesper Sparrow way up north in Box Elder County and since then I have been looking for them closer to home in the Wasatch Mountains. I can’t wait to hear a Vesper Sparrow singing. It might seem like a small thing but I really enjoy listening to their songs.
When I found my first of the year Vesper Sparrow this year it was too far away to get any high quality images of it but I was able to take a few that confirmed my identification. I “whooped” out loud when I viewed the sparrow on my camera LCD screen.
The Vesper Sparrow photo above was taken in May of 2018 on Antelope Island State Park.
I know some people think that Vesper Sparrows are just “little brown birds” but they sure get me excited when I see them and when I can hear them it is an added bonus for my ears and that lifts my spirits.
Life is good. Stay safe.
Mia
Click here to see more of my Vesper Sparrow photos plus facts and information about this species.
Hearing that song would brighten the darkest day.
Quite the dapper LBJ. Thank you for including the song link.
Once again you hit all the high points! Thanks for a look at this handsome sparrow. We have breeding Vesper Sparrows on the western side of Vermont (the Champlain Valley) but unusual on this side. Eyes (and ears) peeled though!
I don’t think I have ever seen a Vesper Sparrow. I checked and see they breed in this area so I will have to be on the look out for them.
I know how you feel. I can hardly wait for the Swainson’s Thrush to show up every year.
And even though I don’t see them sometimes (they are deep in the forest) I can hear their song. Delightful