In The Shadows

 "Hope is not a prediction of the future; 

it's a declaration of what's possible." 

- Yogi Bhajan

White-crowned Sparrow 

White-crowned Sparrow Snow Day

“Always choose the adventure ... unless, it's chilly outside and there's a cup of warm coffee resting near a book and comfy sofa.” 

― Barbara Brooke

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Portrait of a White-crowned Sparrow

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“Making this a better world happens one person at a time. You cannot force your beliefs on anyone. Rather, be the example that others can emulate. Live your life so that others may be inspired by your words and deeds. 

That's how change happens.” 

― Tom Giaquinto

from his book

Be a Good Human 

Fox Sparrow in Autumn Leaves

“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year." 

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

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White-throated Sparrow Surrounded by Spring

“I surround myself with love 

by loving everything around me.” 

 ― Laurie Gray

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Song Sparrow in the Dogwood

Every day is Earth Day. 

 ~ Author Unknown

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HERE 

Snowflakes on a Song Sparrow

Close your eyes. Hear the silent snow. 

Listen to your soul speak.

 ― A.D. Posey

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White-crowned Sparrow

I once had a sparrow alight upon my shoulder for a moment, while I was hoeing in a village garden, and I felt that I was more distinguished by that circumstance that I should have been by any epaulet I could have worn. 

 ~ Henry David Thoreau

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Sparrow with Autumn Bokeh

 “The love, kindnesses, and value we have given authentically to others will be our remaining treasures at the end of life.” 

– Steve Brunkhorst 

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White-throated Sparrow - Digital Watercolor Art

Be brave enough to live creatively. 

 - Alan Alda

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Fun in the Snow

Juvie White-crowned Sparrow (I think) 

wondering what that white stuff is!

In December I got a new "Bridge" camera - similar to a point and shoot but it has a super Zoom Lens and takes video.  Below is one of my first videos shot with the camera (I'm still learning).  

I thought it was nice that yet again the birds are being sweet and sharing with each other!  And you can see that the snow was coming down at quite a clip!

Oh, and the camera is a Canon SX50HS

The shot above and the video below were both taken through the sliding glass door.

White-crowned Sparrow Watching

White-crowned Sparrow 

To look at any thing,

 If you would know that thing, 

 You must look at it long... 

 John Moffitt

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Sweet and Wonderful

Don't you know how 
sweet and wonderful 
life can be?

~ Marvin Gaye

Sparrow parent getting ready to feed the babies.

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Little Legs

No matter what the results, the act of searching will always enrich my work. 

~ Doug Dawson

Of course this shy little sparrow had to turn away the moment I took the shot on this VERY foggy morning.
I think his little legs are so adorable!

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Singing Sparrow

“Something in the air this morning made me feel like flying. . . "

~Eileen Granfors

Hiding in the Bush

A white-crowned sparrow hides in the bush near my deck.

Each situation is a blossom to be picked with a curious spirit.

~ Donna Quesada

Birdie Collage

 Surprise Surprise....more birds :)

These were all taken through the glass out of my living room window.

 Bird ID: House Finch, Cardinal, Blue Jay, and Sparrow (juvie white-crowned perhaps?)

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Rusty Puff

Perseverance is not a long race; 
it is many short races one after another. 
~ Walter Elliott

A Chipping Sparrow perhaps?
Sparrows are always so hard for me to ID!