While I was outside with a camera this morning, these two Chipping Sparrows flew to our bird feeder. I was just fast enough to catch the male making his final approach for landing, full flaps; I guess you could say. I had no time to consider the camera setting, so I took what I was given.
It appears it’s going to be another hot 90°+ week. I only hope we get some rain (it’s a low probability). It’s still June, and I’m already tired of summer. 😩 Haha!
You managed to get him all in the frame, so I’d call it a successful shot!
The original photo was shot a little wider than this cropping would indicate. Still, I’ll take it as a win, thanks.
I imagine it gets quite muggy down there also. We just finished our week of steaminess, but we’ve also had a lot of storms. I hate the heat/humidity more than I do winter at times. I dread what August is going to bring.
Cool photo though!
Yeah, muggy probably describes the majority of our summer days. Ninety-nine is forecasted for today, with a feeling of over one hundred. Over the next five days, there’s a 30% to 50% chance of showers here, but they may be widely scattered thunder-boomers. With this type of June start, July and August are scary to consider. However, I’m thankful we’re not facing floods or wildfires as many are, at least not yet.
So, all in all, my statement of being tired of summer held a degree of sincerity. 😎
Take care and have a good one, Mark.
I love this image, Earl! It is full of action by the bird and reaction by the photographer. Well done.
I just checked on the temperature out your way and you guys are in the mid-nineties. With the humidity at fifty percent that makes it uncomfortable for anyone, anywhere. It’s hot here also, but we’re expecting scattered showers like you are.
Thanks for commenting on the photo, Monte. I was surprised and pleased when I looked at it. The temperature is in the upper nineties this afternoon, and it feels like just over one hundred. I hope we get some rain this week. Everything is turning brown here. Take care, my friend!