New World Sparrows & Allies

New World Sparrows are seed eating passerine birds with conical bills.

Snowy Slate-colored Dark-eyed Junco Photos From Arkansas

By |January 16th, 2025|Categories: Arkansas, Dark-eyed Juncos, Sebastian County|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

The second day of the big snowstorm here in Arkansas last week had me out on the deck, taking snowy Slate-colored Dark-eyed Junco photos along with other birds.

Three Zonotrichia Sparrows in Arkansas Winters

By |January 13th, 2025|Categories: Arkansas, Harris's Sparrow, Sebastian County, White-crowned Sparrows, White-throated Sparrows|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Yesterday, I had a trifecta of Zonotrichia sparrows in my viewfinder. These are photos of the three Zonotrichia sparrows that visit Arkansas during the winter.

Fox Sparrow Photos – Nemesis No More!

By |January 12th, 2025|Categories: Arkansas, Fox Sparrows, Sebastian County|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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.

First Winter Harris’s Sparrow In An Arkansas Snowstorm

By |January 10th, 2025|Categories: Arkansas, Harris's Sparrow, Sebastian County|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

I was over the moon when I saw and photographed a first-winter Harris's Sparrow in a snowstorm yesterday. I’ve waited years and years to take these photos.

Snow Birds – Winter Slate-colored Dark-eyed Junco Images

By |December 24th, 2024|Categories: Arkansas, Dark-eyed Juncos, Sebastian County|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

There is no snow in the forecast, but that won't prevent me from sharing winter Slate-colored Dark-eyed Junco images, which are also known as snow birds.

Enchanting Slate-colored Dark-eyed Junco

By |November 20th, 2024|Categories: Arkansas, Birds, Dark-eyed Juncos, Sebastian County|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

A Slate-colored Dark-eyed Junco enchanted me with soft calls and a subtle appearance. They bring joy to any outdoor scene anywhere, in any season. I adore them.

Fall Brings White-crowned and White-throated Sparrows to Arkansas

By |October 16th, 2024|Categories: Arkansas, Birds, Sebastian County, White-crowned Sparrows, White-throated Sparrows|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Fall will bring White-throated and White-crowned Sparrows back to Arkansas for their non-breeding season. I’m super excited about their impending arrival.

White-crowned Sparrow Photos From Arkansas

By |May 1st, 2024|Categories: Arkansas, Sebastian County, White-crowned Sparrows|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

I didn't know I would be taking White-crowned Sparrow photos on my visit to Arkansas, but they do overwinter here. Thankfully, they haven't all migrated yet.

Winter White-crowned Sparrow Portrait

By |February 26th, 2024|Categories: Birds, Davis County, Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area, Utah, White-crowned Sparrows|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

I haven't seen as many sparrows this winter as I typically do, so I was tickled to take a few White-crowned Sparrow portraits at Farmington Bay WMA on Friday.

Song Sparrow Serenade – Happy Birthday Chris!

By |February 24th, 2024|Categories: Birds, Davis County, Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area, Song Sparrows, Utah|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

I was serenaded by this Song Sparrow yesterday on the rut-filled road at Farmington Bay WMA. It might seem odd, but this bird reminded me of my youngest son.

Bring On The Snow!

By |December 1st, 2023|Categories: Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, Birds, Dark-eyed Juncos, Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area, Great Blue Herons, Ring-billed Gulls, Ring-necked Pheasants, Salt Lake County, Utah|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Snow is supposed to start falling around 10 a.m. where I live in northern Utah. It might be the first significant snowfall of this winter down in the valley.

My Leucistic Song Sparrow Sighting

By |October 15th, 2023|Categories: Birds, Davis County, Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area, Leucistic, Song Sparrows, Utah|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

My second gobsmack in a week occurred when I spotted a stunning leucistic Song Sparrow while driving slowly along the road at Farmington Bay WMA two days ago.

Interior West White-crowned Sparrow Adult

By |September 27th, 2023|Categories: Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, Birds, Box Elder County, Davis County, Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area, Utah, White-crowned Sparrows|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

When I was at Farmington Bay WMA on Monday, I found and photographed a gorgeous Interior West White-crowned Sparrow adult perched on a Greasewood shrub.

Immature Song Sparrow Photos

By |August 13th, 2023|Categories: Birds, Morgan County, Song Sparrows, Summit County, Utah, Wasatch Mountains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Last week, while I was up in the Wasatch Mountain Range, I took several immature Song Sparrow photos in different areas of the mountains.

Mix Of Urban Birds Close To Home

By |April 10th, 2023|Categories: American Robins, Birds, Double-crested Cormorants, Red-winged Blackbirds, Redheads, Salt Lake County, Savannah Sparrows, Sharp-shinned Hawks, Utah|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

This mix of urban birds were taken over a two day period close to home. Birds, no matter where they are, bring me joy, happiness, and even laughter.

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