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Uploaded: 03/03/10 5:22 AM GMT
Everyone is Doing It
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Spring has begun in Southern California. All of our bushes are flowering. Last week I shared a Goldfinch feeding on Mulefat seeds. This week it is a White Crowned Sparrow feeding on Willow catkins.These particular catkins are the male ones, covered with yellow pollen. Soon the female catkins will begin to swell and explode with seeds. All of our birds are making up for lost time and gorging themselves. Many in preparation for their flight back to the north.

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.gonedigital
03/03/10 5:52 AM GMT
Hey I pleased I'm pleased spring has sprung down your neck of the woods Garrett, don't ya just hate the winter at times.

Lovely photo thanks for sharing.
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.Catharina1
03/03/10 12:49 AM GMT
What a 'shot'! One to enjoy! Mich
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::0930_23
03/03/10 4:26 PM GMT
Birds do it
Bees do it
Even Sparrows in trees do it...............

Wonderful Garrett and yes I am more then ready for spring. Excellent clarity and the crumbs on the beak look great.

TicK

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::billyoneshot
03/03/10 5:13 PM GMT
I am jelous Garret. Winters ugly hand is still holding on tight around here. Great shot. I did not realize America had so many colorful birds in it.
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::Inkeri
03/03/10 10:46 PM GMT
I am jealous too.Winter here has no end.A Stunning spring photo.
Love it
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::PatAndre
03/03/10 11:09 PM GMT
Oh, sha-zam...that is a beauty. The surroundings really drive this image. KEEP-PAH!
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.muki7
03/04/10 12:19 AM GMT
A great capture of he sparrow Garrett. Excellent detail in this beauty. Nice work.

Ed
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.Logun7
03/04/10 12:30 AM GMT
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every day is a gift......that's why it's called the present!!
::allisontaylor
03/04/10 2:54 PM GMT
Beautiful lighting... I enjoy the information too! Excellent clear details. The catkins in their various stages make a wonderful perch to enhance the photo.
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.icedancer
03/04/10 4:30 PM GMT
Gorgeous close up capture of this White Crown Sparrow, we have them but not at this time of the year, it's still too cold up here but sunny
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.Eubeen
03/04/10 7:15 PM GMT
Nice close-up capture of the sparrow. Lovely warm lighting and fabulous details. Great job.
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::prashanth
03/08/10 10:43 AM GMT
Excellent close up shot! The bird is happily busy with its feeding.
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::SR21
03/08/10 6:01 PM GMT
Faved Garrett! Just a perfect capture!! :) Steve
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.Jimbobedsel
03/08/10 9:47 PM GMT
Well deserving of that score. Fantastic quality.
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::tealeaves
03/15/10 9:27 PM GMT
Excellent details and beautiful DOF, Garrett! Spring has yet to arrive here, so, I'm pleased to enjoy in yours :) Superb composition! And, thank you for the wide screen :) Saved + faved.
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.Lynthirteen
03/27/10 12:18 AM GMT
Such a wonderful capture! Excellent deatil and sharp capture. Thanks for sharing you wonderful capture with us. Lyn.
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::egggray
03/30/10 8:37 PM GMT
Perfect capture Garrett. I am hoping to get a few like this instead of the ones that land by my feeder when I get my 400mm lens.
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Lancer
04/24/10 7:04 PM GMT
Excellent photo, quite clear with vivid color. Great close up shot. Bravo.
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::Ed1958
06/27/10 2:54 PM GMT
Splendid work.
Ed.
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