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Saturday 20 June 2020

Feeding the young, House Sparrows at home in Lock-down


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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20 comments:

  1. Natalia20 June 2020 at 18:28

    Oh, how cute!

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  2. Jean20 June 2020 at 19:47

    Wow, 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!

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    1. Rhodesia28 June 2020 at 17:15

      My 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

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  3. Anni 21 June 2020 at 12:42

    I love this series. I too photograph with Nikon.


    I want to send along my thanks for your participation this week at IRBB.

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    1. Rhodesia28 June 2020 at 17:15

      Its a a pleasure to join you. Stay safe Diane

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  4. Anni 21 June 2020 at 17:18

    Ps...I corrected your link you have on IRBB photo blog just now. Have a great week ahead.

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  5. Sallie (FullTime-Life)21 June 2020 at 23:10

    I’ve got sparrow babies this week too! But not such good pictures.

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  6. Stewart M23 June 2020 at 08:05

    Wonderful and very familiar birds!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  7. Phil Slade23 June 2020 at 13:46

    Lovely 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?

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    1. Rhodesia28 June 2020 at 17:18

      We also had young Greenfinches but I could not catch them on camera :-(( Love my new lens. Stay safe Diane

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  8. betty-NZ26 June 2020 at 06:49

    How beautiful to see these moments of parent/baby! Your photos tell a wonderful story!

    I'm glad you are a part of 'My Corner of the World' this week! Thanks for linking up.

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    1. Rhodesia28 June 2020 at 17:19

      Thanks Betty and it is a pleasure to join you. Keep safe Diane

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  9. Veronica Lee27 June 2020 at 14:57

    Awww! I absolutely love these cute captures!

    Happy Saturday!

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    1. Rhodesia28 June 2020 at 17:19

      Thanks very much. Have a good week Diane

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  10. Hilary Melton-Butcher28 June 2020 at 15:41

    Hi 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

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    1. Rhodesia28 June 2020 at 17:21

      I 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

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  11. The Yum List30 June 2020 at 07:54

    Aww, there is always something incredibly sweet about seeing parents care for their young.

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