The first 3 photos taken with my old lens the Nikon 55 -300mm.
Female House Sparrow (Passer domesticus). with her young family...
As above...
As above...
All the photos below were taken with the new Tamron Megazoom - 18-400 mm, You can see the better quality. Taken at the same distance as above.
Mum and the youngster...
As above...
and a second one arrives.
Dad trying to do his bit...
As above...
As above...
Guess Dad is getting fed up so he stamps his foot 😀
Just liked this shot of Mum and Dad...
and Mum taking a drink.
I was delighted yesterday to see outside the house an adult Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) with what I presume to be two youngsters. We have remarked that we have not seen any this year but they are obviously around even if not in such great numbers.
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Oh, how cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks they are cute :-) Diane
DeleteWow, I'm pretty loyal to Nikon (of course, I'm just using a bridge camera) but what a difference in photo quality! Cute little sparrows. The only time I spot swallows they are flying way up in the sky. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteMy base camera is Nikon a 3500 previously I had a 3200. I was trying to keep costs down and the Tamron was a good choice. Keep well Diane
DeleteI love this series. I too photograph with Nikon.
ReplyDeleteI want to send along my thanks for your participation this week at IRBB.
Its a a pleasure to join you. Stay safe Diane
DeletePs...I corrected your link you have on IRBB photo blog just now. Have a great week ahead.
ReplyDeleteI’ve got sparrow babies this week too! But not such good pictures.
ReplyDeleteThey really are cute. Take care Diane.
DeleteWonderful and very familiar birds!
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Definitely familiar!! Keep safe Diane
DeleteLovely pictures Diane. Your finding good shutter speeds to capture the action. I think your birds are at the same stage as our own with plenty of young ones now. Keep snapping. Having a new lens rekindles the appetite doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteWe also had young Greenfinches but I could not catch them on camera :-(( Love my new lens. Stay safe Diane
DeleteHow beautiful to see these moments of parent/baby! Your photos tell a wonderful story!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are a part of 'My Corner of the World' this week! Thanks for linking up.
Thanks Betty and it is a pleasure to join you. Keep safe Diane
DeleteAwww! I absolutely love these cute captures!
ReplyDeleteHappy Saturday!
Thanks very much. Have a good week Diane
DeleteHi Diane - wonderful shots and I see what you mean about the two lenses - the new one makes a big difference. Wonderful colourings on the House Sparrow ... while I'm always delighted to see others and more ... take care - Hilary
ReplyDeleteI thought my photos before were not too bad but I know see the difference with the Tamron!!!! Thanks for the visit. Sorry I am not keeping up very well just so much to do!! Cheers Diane
DeleteAww, there is always something incredibly sweet about seeing parents care for their young.
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