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Hedge Sparrow 4


Hedge Sparrow 4
Photo Information
Copyright: Gary Martin (tirc83) (614)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-04-27
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon 20D, Canon EF 400mm f/5.6 L
Exposure: f/8, 1/400 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-04-26 13:56
Viewed: 450
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This bird belongs to the family of Sparrows (Prunellidae). It is very common in our garden and can be seen in the UK all year round. The bird is 5,5" and weighs 20 grams. It lives in woodlands and gardens mostly. It eats insects and seeds. The sexes do not differ from one another. The nests is made from april to june in shrubs and bushes. The Dunnock lays its four of five eggs twice a year. The eggs are kept warm for some two weeks. After this the young remain in the nest for another two weeks.

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  • Great 
  • padre Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 1419 W: 90 N: 263] (4035)
  • [2005-04-26 14:16]

Excellent Gary!

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  • Lotus Gold Star Critiquer [C: 78 W: 0 N: 7] (254)
  • [2005-04-26 22:49]

Très joli, beaucoup de détails et bel éclairage. Bravo !

Great shot Gary, the crispness of the image is faultless. The composition is perfect. And the humble house sparrow, which I believe is becoming scarce in some areas, is nice to see in all it's glory. TFS

Peter

Exceptionally sharp. Great catch.

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