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Nelson's Sparrow

Nelson's Sparrow by Hard-Rain.
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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Hard-Rain  Pro User  says:

Nelson's Sparrow
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Umair Ashfaq  Pro User  says:

this is very great sharing
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rowrlm  Pro User  says:

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!
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curlyson  Pro User  says:

Nice work !!!
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Summer-Solstice  Pro User  says:

Great find and outstanding shots, as always!
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vzonabaxter  Pro User  says:

You couldnt have picked a better background to highlight this little guys beauty.
Nice work.
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creationcaptures (mtngpa)  Pro User  says:

fabulous find!! have never seen this beauty! thanks for sharing
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krzirsh - Mike says:

As always-Perfect,nice find
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Jim Frazier  Pro User  says:

Beautiful
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Skipbro  Pro User  says:

Both shots are just excellent. Nice work.
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backroadshutterbug  Pro User  says:

Great shots.
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Ed Schneider  Pro User  says:

Oh man, you're killing me here! Great images of a bird I've not seen (yet), (also) out in the sun ;^)
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Marrrcelll says:

Fabulous!
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Hot Flash Photography  Pro User  says:

Such beautiful colors both on the bird and the matching bokeh. Excellent shooting, Brian .
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tinyfishy (At home)  Pro User  says:

What a find...this would be a lifer for me. Wonderful shots here...where about did you see him ?
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rattlinantler  Pro User  says:

Way to Go! The morning was too cloudy for me to drive an hour! Hopefully they will still be there this weekend!
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Carol (Nona)  Pro User  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!

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NATURE'S CAROUSEL POST 1 AWARD 2
What a beautiful shot of the little sparrow!!!
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Aegolius  Pro User  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!
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Joan M  Pro User  says:

Well wasnt that nice of him to pose out in the sun for you! What lovely captures, and nice fall colors too.
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mesquakie8  Pro User  says:

Beautifully captured, have yet to see one but not sure where to find them? We don't see then in Winnebago County, IL.
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mark.bowman1858 says:

Man, those are great!!
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Medicinemansam  Pro User  says:

Seen in Explore. Congratulations. Great and inspirational image :) Nice photostream as well!
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franciscodefreitasdinizfilho  Pro User  says:

excelent shot
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rivadock4  Pro User  says:

Great bird.
I think that the sparrow's are the hardest to ID
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[Christine]  Pro User  says:

Lovely! It was kind of the bird to step into such pretty light.
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Ostholländer  Pro User  says:

A wonderful capture.
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Hellsmer says:

Mmm. Lovely shot.
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MyRidgebacks  Pro User  says:

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prairiedog  Pro User  says:

wow, a gorgeous sparrow; saw a lot of thrushes today dodging the snowy bushes and branches...hermits and swainson's mostly...
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Passerine  Pro User  says:

Splendid "autumn hues." I find it uncanny how often the background bokeh seems to compliment the bird.
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b52starr  Pro User  says:

A real beauty!
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Tall Bob  Pro User  says:

Spectacular images and photography!!! WoW!!!

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PerAnd1 says:

Elegant Photo !
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{klb♥photography}  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Top 20 Birds, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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Yubi4  Pro User  says:

Wonderful capture: for the species, but also for the wonderful bouquet of colours! Have a nice week end!
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Gotfish Death Valley bound...  Pro User  says:

Wow...super crisp and sharp with very nice light here.
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C Griffith  Pro User  says:

So lovely... wonderful..
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John Kendall1  Pro User  says:

Fantastic pose, lighting, and results-all on a very hard to get close to species!
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CrazyFrogLady  Pro User  says:

That is beautiful Brian......great capture.
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Evan 49  Pro User  says:

awesome close ups, the details are amazing, nice lighting, well taken
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