Jump! This little guy was so cute, hopping from lily pad to lily pad on the beaver pond at McLane Creek. This was his last hop before he spotted a mosquito flitting by. He flew up and snatched it out of the air just a few feet from where I was standing. It was very impressive to watch! Not exactly sure what variety of sparrow he is. Maybe some of my birder blog-friends will know.
so cute!!! i think it is a song sparrow.
ReplyDeleteMy vote is with TexWisGirl -- a song sparrow. What a wonderful capture. -- barbara
ReplyDeleteOh, my gosh. What a photo! Yours always take my breath away, Melissa.
ReplyDeleteHere's a link to the official word on Rip City.
http://www.nba.com/blazers/pemco/origin-rip-city
Precious, Melissa! At first I thought a female house finch, but maybe it is a song sparrow. I've never seen a bird among the lily pads before. Too cute!
ReplyDeleteNot at all what I expected to see on a lily pad! :) I was expecting to see a comment from TexWisGirl on here, identifying your bird...and I was right! :)
ReplyDeleteA little miracle...
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