Keepin' yer eye'n the Sparrow
@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
United States
October 17, 2020 3:28am CST
I know. Most folks dislike sparrows fer whate'er reasonin'. 'round these parts we've yer standard American Sparrow year round. They're quite comical 'n their young run'em quite ragged.
The cuties'n the pic 're kin 'f theirs - White-Crowned Sparrows. Prior to the feral 'nvasion, they 'lso stayed year round. Now, they jest come'n the spring 'n autumn to add a pop 'f 'nterest to my lil sanctuary. Why, ya might wonderin'? Coz they nest'n the ground'n 're primarily ground feeders.
'ppears to be a family, all fluffed due to the chilly winds 'f Friday. The one with the brownish colored streaks 'top 'ts head 'tis immature (aka: aint done growin' yet) 'n makes pic snappin' that much more interestin'. I'd mistaken such fer a female. Oops 
Lots 'f fun facts'n info can be found 't the link provided. Fer those who wish to learn more 'bout these lovely lil birds. I do think scientists 're most odd 'fter readin' such.
Lots 'f fun facts'n info can be found 't the link provided. Fer those who wish to learn more 'bout these lovely lil birds. I do think scientists 're most odd 'fter readin' such.
White-crowned Sparrows appear each winter over much of North America to grace our gardens and favorite trails (they live in parts of the West year-round). The smart black-and-white head, pale beak, and crisp gray breast combine for a dashing look – and mak
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@just4him (306381)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 Oct 20
I'm so glad you say the name of birds you take pics of. I don't know one bird from another, so your education is awesome. The picture is nice too. Are there three birds in the picture? I see two clearly. It's the third I'm unsure about.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
17 Oct 20
aw, glad ya find such useful :) i've many more i'd love to share, though've yet to find out who they'd be, lol. 'f course, mr. jj 'twas most instrumental 'n the name 'f that blue beauty this past week.
there'd be 3'n this pic. top left 'tis 'nother adult, with 'ts back turned so's ya can't see the white crown. the youngster 'tis't the bottom left. the other adult 'tis'n the right 'f this 'triangle'. a limb blew'p jest's i snapped the pic. 'm lucky they'd be identifiable 't all'n this. took 'bout 20 'r so shots to get.
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@just4him (306381)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
18 Oct 20
@crazyhorseladycx Thank you. I thought the top left was a bird.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
18 Oct 20
That is a very interesting picture the background is so bold but it doesn't overwhelm everything
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
18 Oct 20
the winds 'n the shadows. the branch bits ya see blockin' some 'f the view 'f these lil birds 'twas not there when i initially snapped the shutter. my camera 'tis slow 't seems? the wind'd whipped such to 'bscure the view.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
19 Oct 20
My yard is dotted with these little buggers. We recently put out a feeder and have many dining at that buffet table. Drives my cat bonkers every morning to see them out there. She watches at the window and talks to them. Funny sight to see.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
21 Oct 20
@crazyhorseladycx Little Miss laughs at Dusty when she sees her talking to the birds. She always asks what she is doing. When I tell her she says "cat's meow, they can't talk."
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
21 Oct 20
@ElusiveButterfly what? yer misleadin' that sweet young'un, lol. all critters talk, jest not'n a language we humans comprehend. doesn't make their language any less :) here's'n article that helps 'xplain such, if'n yer interested.
There's a reason behind the 'chirping' or 'chattering' noises cats make.
@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
19 Oct 20
sparrows 'f any sort seem to've a bad rap fer some reason. they do eat lots 'f 'nsects (spiders, ew) 'n 're very beneficial to the 'nvironment. i can jest 'magine yer cats doin' such. i get tickled when they do that here, particularly the kittens. i've yet to video such. 'tis hard to do so when yer gigglin'.
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@much2say (53958)
• Los Angeles, California
27 Oct 20
We get a lot of sparrows . . . it's not that I don't like them . . . it's more like they aren't interested in getting personal. They move around like nervous nellies and just fly away so quickly - they don't give us a chance. Interesting on that link there is a map - and the US has loads of nonbreeders 
? Not sure what the means - I'm going to read up on that!!
? Not sure what the means - I'm going to read up on that!!1 person likes this
@much2say (53958)
• Los Angeles, California
29 Oct 20
@crazyhorseladycx I really can't tell which sparrows are regulars and which ones are just for the moment visitors. Oh so many and oh so quick - it's hello and goodbye at the same time! I wish they'd come and land right next to me, but if one leaves, they all leave. I think they like to stick around when the doors and windows are all closed - and even better if the blinds were shut too 
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
30 Oct 20
@much2say i 'nly know ours coz those that live here year round're quite fond 'f the hummers feeder. they've taught their young how's to bounce'n drink that sweet water, too.
the more yer outdoors jest doin' yer thing, the more used to ya they get. this past summer i'd a hummer come sit 'top my camera lens whilst i 'twas tryin' fer a brilliant shot'f 'nother sittin' not far'n a teeny tree branch, lol.
@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
27 Oct 20
we've a vast buffet 'f diff'rent lil sparrows. way more'n i'd bargained fer. some i've yet to proper i.d., many i've mis-labeled, lol. takes 'em some time to get used to humans. once they do though, they'll land right next to ya like yer ol' friends. i've found such to be true here 's well's when i lived back'n the hills.
purty certain that 'nonbreeding' jest referred to they didn't particularly migrate'n those areas, nor breed'n 'em? not that the lil birds 'emselves didn't breed.
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@Nevena83 (65282)
• Serbia
17 Oct 20
@crazyhorseladycx That means you have a lot of patience.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
17 Oct 20
@Nevena83 fer critters, yes. they found 'em a lovely place to nest 'n raise their young. 's well 's someplace out'ta the weather the rest 'f the time. the males do great battles o'er the 'ownership' 'f such.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
18 Oct 20
yer welcome. they're great fun to watch, too.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
17 Oct 20
glad ya 'njoyed such. 'lways a good thingy when one can share some knowledge. i've learnt lots myself this autumn with the birds. birds 're purty hardy lil critters. they can 'lso hear water, so the waterfall 'tis a big 'ttraction. there's very lil surface waters 'round these parts 'n with the lack 'f rainfall the playa's 're dry'n barren.
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@psanasangma (5884)
• India
18 Oct 20
Love the head of the sparrow, Seems it is getting colder out there
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
18 Oct 20
'twas sure a brisk couple 'f days, the winds addin' to the chill.
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@Hate2Iron (15730)
• Canada
17 Oct 20
The poor little things. I don't know about all sparrows, but they are such tiny little birds!! Hope this winter isn't too severe for them!
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
18 Oct 20
i dunno how long these'll stay? we're 'pposed to've a warmer 'n drier winter here, but the food sources 're slim. but, if'n they chose to stay, there's lots 'f shelter fer 'em. yes ma'am, not very big 't all.
@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
19 Oct 20
'tis a nice shock 'f white to grab yer 'ttention. yer welcome :)
@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
17 Oct 20
yes ma'am. 've not seen any sparrows'n poor health (knockin' wood).
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
18 Oct 20
i sure look ferward to 'em comin', quite a lively bunch 'n that shock 'f white catches my eye near constant.
who'da thunk such? i've learnt so much this autumn 'bout those who come to visit. if'n i could retain all this info i've been 'nclined to find (outside 'f species), i'd be one lucky gal :)
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
18 Oct 20
ya ought'a seem 'em fussin' 'n fightin' 't the waterfall, lol. jest 'dorable to the human eye. yer welcome 'n thanks fer takin' the time to learn more 'bout these lovely lil birds.
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
18 Oct 20
@crazyhorseladycx You are very welcome. I hope you are having a nice Sunday.
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@happylife1 (13404)
• Karachi, Pakistan
17 Oct 20
it seems they are feeling cold
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
17 Oct 20
yes sir, 'twas a chilly wind fer certain. i dunno how they hang 'nto those branches durin' such.
