White-crowned Sparrow

Scared by a Robin?

Yep, it’s true. I’m so used to seeing the smaller songbirds in my backyard blind that I got startled by a Robin! This is my first Robbin of the season and I wasn’t used to seeing them. Needless to say I missed that shot…so what else is new.

Saw this poor White-crowned Sparrow with an apparent broken or injured leg. He seems to be well-fed for now, so hopefully he’ll survive.

White-crowned Sparrow
My backyard pond is working out great!!

White-crowned Sparrow
White-crowned Sparrow

Got a Dark-eyed Junco as the sun went down.

Dark-eyed Junco - "Oregon Junco"

Mike is a Central Valley California landscape and nature photographer whose subjects include scenes from Merced County, Yosemite, SeKi, and the eastern Sierra. He is currently living in Atwater, CA.

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3 responses to “Scared by a Robin?”

  1. Patti Avatar
    Patti

    You should publish a book called “Mike’s Backyard Birds.”

    Your work amazes me.

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  2. Mike Matenkosky Avatar
    Mike Matenkosky

    Thanks Patti. I may consider doing something like that.

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  3. Joanna Avatar
    Joanna

    I agree with Patti. I’d definately buy a copy! Your photos are incredible!

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