Just A Little Nibble...

Here is Papa Sparrow taking time out from feeding youngsters to have a little something for himself.

[Denise]

Nice lighting and detail in this shot.

[Mike Warren]

Nice capture.

[Theresa]

Great closeup!

[Nicole Campbell]

A lovely close up of this little bird.

[Leslie Manna]

@denisedaly Much appreciated Denise. Be well, Les

[Leslie Manna]

@mwarren365 Thanks Mike; he is pretty adorable, isn't he....Les

[Leslie Manna]

@oleary Lots of thanks Theresa - I had to spend time daily for almost 2 weeks with a little family of English Sparrows so they would become accustomed to me. Once they did, I could get in good and close. Sometimes I never even bothered taking pictures. It was wonderful just be with them as they enjoyed the food I brought for them. Hope you are having a good weekend, Les

[Leslie Manna]

@nicolecampbell Hi Nicole - Isn't he just a little sweetie! He's an English Sparrow, and not native to the U.S. They can be found EVERY WHERE, and usually have 3 broods in one season. As with most of our songbirds, only about 80% of the babies reach adulthood mostly because of predation. Theses are cheerful; lively little birds that chirp rather than sing. I love having them around every year. Take good care, Les

[paula goff]

great detail in this little bird shot! very nice!

[Leslie Manna]

@paulaag Well thank you very much Paula. The time I spent feeding the little brood (almost 2 weeks!) to get them accustomed to me really payed off in lots shots like this. I could get as close as I wanted without distressing them. Be well, Les