Steve`s Country
For a smile as wide as a country sunrise
Steve’s Bird Of The Day #12.
Hi everyone, welcome back to our bird series! Here we have probably my favorite sparrow species and our largest, the fox sparrow. He is so called because of his bright rusty colored tail and that color is found right through the plumage of this bird. It is heavily striped and blends in well with it’s habitat. Usually one hears this bird before seeing it. They love to scratch in the dead grass and leaves like chickens and they can get quite vigorous and loud when they are doing this. They also arrive early in the spring and leave quite late in the fall. But they never seem to show up in large flocks like the other sparrows. They mostly head further north for nesting. We will be back next week with more birds, have a wonderful weekend and God bless!
Steve and Muffin.
©2021 Steve McLeod.
What a beautifully coloured bird – great photo Steve
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much! It is a beauty!😀😺
LikeLiked by 1 person
this is a pretty one I’ve never seen a red sparrow Way Cool
Laughing is fun Try It soon
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, these are beautiful birds and they are not commonly seen. Took me awhile to get close enough for some pics.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hi Steve! I love the “Bird of the Day” series. 👍 It so informative…I am learning a lot and seeing some beautiful birds up close . I agree, the colors in this bird are striking and your pictured captured it very well. Thank you! 😁
LikeLiked by 1 person
…picture captured*
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank so very much Beverly! These are beautiful birds and hard to get pictures of them since the sight of people usually scares them away. Glad that you are enjoying this series!😀😺🌞
LikeLike
You’re welcome Steve! 😁 Wow, that says a lot that they trust you to get close enough to get a picture like this. 😄👏 Yes, I am enjoying it very much so. 😁🌞
LikeLiked by 1 person
It did take a few days before they let me get close enough. But it paid off!😁😺🌞
LikeLike
That is great…yes it did! 😁🌞
LikeLiked by 1 person
The colors underneath are unique and beautiful also! This sounds like a great series! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, this is a beauty of a bird! Thanks Renee!😀😺🌞
LikeLike
What a perfect bird pic ! Well done Steve ! ☕️☕️🙂📷😺☕️☕️
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much Sharon!😀😺🌞
LikeLike
What a gorgeous little bird. Stunning photo, Steve! 🦊☕️☕️
LikeLiked by 1 person
It is a beauty, that little bird. Thanks so much Eugenia! Have a wonderful weekend!😀😺🌞
LikeLiked by 1 person
😉
LikeLiked by 1 person