Yesterday, I took lots of Fox Sparrow photos, and by doing so, I conquered a nemesis. I’ve had so much trouble getting Fox Sparrow images that I actually like.
Snowy Fox Sparrow on a foggy morning – Canon R7, f7.1, 1/400, ISO 1000, +2.3 EV, Canon EF 100-400mm II at 400mm, natural light
I saw Fox Sparrows infrequently in Utah, but something always seemed to go wrong when I took photos of this species there.
Yesterday, I had foggy weather, a thick layer of snow on the ground, and temperatures that chilled me to the bone. But I finally have Fox Sparrow photos I like and appreciate.
Foraging Fox Sparrow on snow – Canon R7, f7.1, 1/320, ISO 1000, +2.3 EV, Canon EF 100-400mm II at 400mm, natural light
And it turns out there were two Fox Sparrows coming to the seed feeders, which meant double the delight!
One of the Fox Sparrows hid under my snow-covered Jeep, while the other took cover in a nearby oak tree. Both of the Fox Sparrows were looking for food.
Fox Sparrow looking for food in snow on a foggy morning – Canon R7, f7.1, 1/640, ISO 1000, +2.3 EV, Canon EF 100-400mm II at 400mm, natural light
I had so much fun photographing the Fox Sparrows. Maybe they will stick around after the snow melts, and I’ll have more opportunities to photograph them this winter. It might even snow again, which could bring them back.
Red Fox Sparrow on snow in Arkansas – Canon R7, f7.1, 1/800, ISO 1000, +2.7 EV, Canon EF 100-400mm II at 400mm, natural light
The joy I felt seeing and photographing the Fox Sparrows was immense, and I also saw and photographed more Rusty Blackbirds too. At one point, I could see six of them foraging in the snow at the same time.
My morning started with owls calling in the dark of the night, and that seems to create magic for the rest of the day—I swear!
Life is good.
Mia
Click here to see my Fox Sparrow photo gallery plus facts and information about this species. I’ll add more photos to the gallery when I have time.
So cool! I mean that both figuratively and literally. The red fox sparrow is another newbie for me. What a great introduction. Thanks Mia.
Hooray for conquering a nemesis.
I think these photos are great because the snow allows you to see all of the detail of this bird. I love it!
Thanks so much Mia, great you finally got the photos you’ve been wanting. How do they manage I always wonder.
If you have the time, what do you recommend foe a Norteastern bird book?