Nelson's Sparrow

Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow at Springbrook Prairie. Secretive little sparrow classified as rare in the region. Popped up in the sun for a couple quick shots.

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Umair Ashfaq says:

this is very great sharing
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Wonderful shots, Brian. I had read on IBET that it was spotted. I love the colors of the feathers around the face. Wonderful lighting on this. Hope you have an absolutely wonderful day!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

curlyson says:

Nice work !!!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Summer-Solstice says:

Great find and outstanding shots, as always!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

vzonabaxter says:

You couldnt have picked a better background to highlight this little guys beauty.
Nice work.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

creationcaptures (mtngpa) says:

fabulous find!! have never seen this beauty! thanks for sharing
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

krzirsh - Mike says:

As always-Perfect,nice find
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Jim Frazier says:

Beautiful
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Skipbro says:

Both shots are just excellent. Nice work.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

backroadshutterbug says:

Great shots.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Ed Schneider says:

Oh man, you're killing me here! Great images of a bird I've not seen (yet), (also) out in the sun ;^)
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Marrrcelll says:

Fabulous!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Hot Flash Photography says:

Such beautiful colors both on the bird and the matching bokeh. Excellent shooting, Brian .
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

tinyfishy (At home) says:

What a find...this would be a lifer for me. Wonderful shots here...where about did you see him ?
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

rattlinantler says:

Way to Go! The morning was too cloudy for me to drive an hour! Hopefully they will still be there this weekend!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Carol (Nona) says:

Hello, I'm a moderator in NATURE'S CAROUSEL (Invite Only) group. Your picture is beautiful & we would love to have this added to our group!

NATURE'S CAROUSEL POST 1 AWARD 2
What a beautiful shot of the little sparrow!!!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Aegolius says:

This is a very elusive sparrow...that you could get anything is testament to your skill, but these are fantastic. I have never had such a good view of a Nelson's. WOW!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Joan M says:

Well wasnt that nice of him to pose out in the sun for you! What lovely captures, and nice fall colors too.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

mesquakie8 says:

Beautifully captured, have yet to see one but not sure where to find them? We don't see then in Winnebago County, IL.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

mark.bowman1858 says:

Man, those are great!!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Medicinemansam says:

Seen in Explore. Congratulations. Great and inspirational image :) Nice photostream as well!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

franciscodefreitasdinizfilho says:

excelent shot
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

rivadock4 says:

Great bird.
I think that the sparrow's are the hardest to ID
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

[Christine] says:

Lovely! It was kind of the bird to step into such pretty light.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Ostholländer says:

A wonderful capture.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Hellsmer says:

Mmm. Lovely shot.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

MyRidgebacks says:

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Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

prairiedog says:

wow, a gorgeous sparrow; saw a lot of thrushes today dodging the snowy bushes and branches...hermits and swainson's mostly...
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Passerine says:

Splendid "autumn hues." I find it uncanny how often the background bokeh seems to compliment the bird.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

b52starr says:

A real beauty!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Tall Bob says:

Spectacular images and photography!!! WoW!!!

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Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

PerAnd1 says:

Elegant Photo !
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

{klb♥photography} says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Top 20 Birds, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Yubi4 says:

Wonderful capture: for the species, but also for the wonderful bouquet of colours! Have a nice week end!
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Gotfish Death Valley bound... says:

Wow...super crisp and sharp with very nice light here.
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

C Griffith says:

So lovely... wonderful..
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

John Kendall1 says:

Fantastic pose, lighting, and results-all on a very hard to get close to species!
Posted 4 weeks ago. ( permalink )

CrazyFrogLady says:

That is beautiful Brian......great capture.
Posted 3 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Evan 49 says:

awesome close ups, the details are amazing, nice lighting, well taken
Posted 3 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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