Saturday, February 26, 2022,
This is a Fox Sparrow that I encountered at Morton Refuge in Sag Harbor. This bird was truly a lucky find, as I was actively trying to find another bird that was also a lucky find, if that makes any sense. I had been walking in the refuge with a friend of mine when I had spotted a Hermit Thrush. The Thrush was very shy, darting amongst the foliage. While I was searching and shooting, I spied this little fellow in the underbrush. I just saw the red-rust color and starting taking pics. I didn’t know what I was shooting at, nor did I even think I’d captured anything usable till I got home and saw these pics. Sometimes, you just have to take the shot and hope for the best. JK
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WOW! That’s neat! Not a common find at all! Good work!
Thank you, Michele. JK.
Beautiful surprise! I love the unexpected “wow” shots when you see them on the computer screen for the first time.
Great find and photos!
Thanks, Jane. This was all luck, but I’m not complaining. 🙂 JK