Wednesday

Surviving

April 2010 - Song Sparrow with missing leg 
Sometimes even to live is an act of courage.
― Lucius Annaeus Seneca
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19 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 29, 2010 at 6:03 AM

    Birds and animals are amazing when they loose a limb. I've seen broken legs on birds but not a missing leg. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. AnonymousApril 29, 2010 at 6:42 AM

    Congratulations on a much deserved connection on Nature Blog Network!! I love this shot~you captured him beautifully!!

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  3. JayneApril 29, 2010 at 6:44 AM

    Awww... I do hope he's still around Kerri. I love seeing birds survive deficits like this.

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  4. CatherineApril 29, 2010 at 7:19 AM

    Oh my stars ~ poor wee bird! Isn't it amazing how nature can adapt though. Hopefully the sweet thing is happily sitting in a nest somewhere!

    Have a great day Kerri!
    xo Catherine

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  5. ChrisApril 29, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    Hi Kerri,
    Well life is hard but he might have survived who knows...
    Congrats on the nature blog network, this is well deserved!

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  6. A New England LifeApril 29, 2010 at 9:36 AM

    I think most birds can do just fine with one leg. He appears to be quite healthy and steady on his foot.

    How cool being a part of the NBN! Way to go Kerri! You always have such wonderful photos to show us : )

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  7. Ruth's Photo BlogApril 29, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    Hey,guess what,I just joined the Nature Blog Network as well.
    Blessings,Ruth

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  8. cindyzlogicApril 29, 2010 at 10:21 AM

    Ohhh...aren't birds resilient?! Very clear photo! I have never seen a Song Sparrow before.

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  9. MimiApril 29, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    Ah, poor little guy, his life with one leg won't be easy.
    Nature Blog Network is a great idea!

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  10. happyoneApril 29, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    Poor little thing, but at least he has wings to fly!

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  11. Dawning InspirationApril 29, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    I was thinking/hoping that maybe his other leg was up in the air. Poor birdie... awesome composition though!

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  12. LindsayDianneApril 29, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    Congrats on your new connection. It always feels nice to get some bloggy recognition!

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  13. CindyApril 29, 2010 at 6:29 PM

    Kerri,

    I love your photos. Hope this song sparrow makes it too.

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  14. eileeninmdApril 29, 2010 at 8:01 PM

    Kerri,
    Beautiful shot of the Song Sparrow. I hope the poor thing survived.

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  15. GailApril 29, 2010 at 8:32 PM

    Chronicles of a Country Girl sent me here and she is so right. Your pictures are fabulous.

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  16. HilaryApril 30, 2010 at 12:13 AM

    Kerri, another incredible shot. I love you little one-legged wonder.

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  17. Jeannette StGApril 30, 2010 at 3:29 PM

    Oh, poor baby! At least cats and dogs have 4 legs.

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  18. Misty DawnSApril 30, 2010 at 3:58 PM

    What a wonderful capture!
    Congratulations on being a part of the Nature Blog Network! You truly deserve it - your blog and photography is outstanding.

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  19. MaryMay 2, 2010 at 9:35 PM

    Ah...I'm always amazed at how hard they work to survive when they are hurt. Great shot.

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