A grasshopper sparrow at Duke Farms. Duke farms has some of the largest remaining grassland tracts in New Jersey. And this fellow is singing with joy about that. Or he's looking for a date. This species is threatened [pdf] in NJ, as much of the grassland in the state has been turned into farmland, which is some cases can be managed to support grassland birds, or into buildings, which cannot.
I stole the idea for this theme from another 365 Challenger, but I cannot find my note with that person's name. If anyone knows who it was please leave a comment. Thanks.
Update: In the comments Ellen pointed out that it was coffeemonkey from whom I stole the idea.
7 comments:
Wow, he really is singing, isn't he? I really like the depth of field in this photo, it's so soft. Almost, velvety!
This almost looks like a painting! So pretty!!
He's really singing his heart out - and I love the blue-purple shades of the background.
Lovely background of blues and greens and I really like the way you captured him perched on that thin branch - so delicate.
Wonderful DOF and the tones are lovely. That sparrow does seem to be singing with joy.
I think Ted R. (coffemonkey) used a sparrow for this theme. You know what they say about great minds...
@ Ellen. Thanks that was it. I had even left a comment stating that I would swipe it.
@ Everyone. Thanks for the comments. I'm glad yo like it.
That one needs to be viewed in it's large version to fully appreciate the detail. Lovely shot, the background is dreamy...
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