Carol DM
Found another bird nest in my backyard. This bird is called a Chipping Sparrow. I am not a huge fan of sparrows. They run off the bluebirds. But this bird is different than the house sparrows. And such cool markings around her face. She is sitting in the shadows, on a nest full of eggs in one of my cypress trees.
In spring and summer, you can listen for the male’s long, loud trill, then look for the male in the upper branches of a nearby tree. I had to be very quick to snap this photo and get away from her. Did not want her to abandon the nest. And did not want the male to dive bomb my head. 🙂
Interesting to learn how the many bird species build their nests. They are all a little different. According to the site I visit often, All About Birds….
- Chipping Sparrows typically build their nests low in a shrub or tree, but every once in a while they get creative. People have found their nests among hanging strands of chili peppers, on an old-fashioned mower inside a tool shed, and on a hanging basket filled with moss.
- The nest of the Chipping Sparrow is of such flimsy construction that light can be seen through it. It probably provides little insulation for the eggs and young.
The little babies will be doing well if they survive. Hopefully the parents will make sure they do, once they leave the nest. So cool to learn about yet another bird species.
©CarolDM
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Nature is always beautiful and interesting to know, I like your photos and the style of your posts!
So lovely! Nice post and picture!
I love to learn new things about animals too.
I recently found a nest of a thrush in a small park near my home 🙂
Thank you and always good to see you. I found a thrasher nest in my yard this year. They are very hard to photograph.
Hard to photograph? Why?
The thrush, I talk about is Fieldfare, they nest in small colonies and they are not shy birds at all and their young nestlings too 🙂
Ah, I see, thrasher is another bird – we don’t have this bird here…
Another proof that birds love to build their homes in your yard. Exclusive photo.
Yes indeed. I almost overlooked this one hiding. It is a very small bird.
I love nature and birds are my favorites.
Yes, I love bird watching in my backyard. I learn so much.
I love to discover something new about birds. Thank you for sharing interesting information
You know I love learning all about nature. You are so welcome.
It’s great to learn new things about birds. Thank you for sharing this information.
I love learning Sharon. And it seems every season I learn more. You are very welcome.
Very nice post and the wonderful picture, dear Carol
Thank you very much my friend.
I guess that it’s called the chipping sparrow because it acts sort of chippy.
Maybe, and it may be due to its chippy song it sings, very loud.
Very beautiful Sparrow???????????????
Thanks, not a fan of sparrow but this one is pretty.
Wow, just how many birds goes to your house?
Maybe your house a famous “vacation hotspot” for them :p
I know right! This year I have more than ever.
Time to expand your business 😀
This is a wonderful post and the first I heard of Chipping Sparrows. Lovely
Thank you Pam. I had never seen one before on my yard.