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Chipping Sparrow
(Spizella passerina)

Where: Richmond, VA • Glidewell Rd.

Notes: These little "red-heads" have been another of my favorites, ever since I photographed a nesting pair years ago. I had photographed a pair in my early days of bird photography (SEE: Pic Of The Week 06-19-06). They are such charming little sparrows. I became excited to hear their high pitched "chi chi chi chi chi chi" call again this spring around the neighborhood. We only have them around for a two or three day window during migration, so I hoped for a chance at a photo, while they were here. I know they love the birdbath, so I set up the camera and blind. I managed to get a couple nice still shots and a great VIDEO CLIP of three "Chippies" enjoying the water. What a treat!

Equipment: Canon EOS 5D Markii • Canon 400mm f-5.6 Prime USM L Series Lens • Manfroto Tripod • Doghouse Blind

Exposure: Shutter Speed = 1/320 second • Aperture = f 6.3 • Exposure Mode = Aperture Priority • Focus Mode: One Shot • Lens (Focal) Length = 400 mm • ISO = 400 • Aprox. Camera Distance = ~12 Feet • Date Shot: 04-16-12

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