My Canadian Friend
by Nancy Kane Chapman
Title
My Canadian Friend
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Nancy Kane Chapman
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Mixed Media - Photography
Description
Fascinating to learn that this demure black and white bird is part of the annual winter migration of Junco sparrows who take the long journey from the boreal forest in Canada to spend the winter in the United States. They can be found at many back yard feeder, usually foraging on the ground for seed. They have one of the prettiest trills in the bird kingdom (according to one source) and the distinguishing fan black and white tail feathers which make a great fan when they fly. They are called snow birds....for their southern wintering habits.
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February 2nd, 2021
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Stephen Thomas
Excellent photo of these beautiful birds!
Nancy Kane Chapman replied:
Thanks, Stephen. Wish the feeder was a little closer to the house... and windows.
Nancy Kane Chapman
Many thanks, David for this feature in Midwest America Photography. It's always a treat to be in your group gallery!
Fei A
Such beautiful meaningful capture ! L/F
Nancy Kane Chapman replied:
It was so interesting to discover that this little bird is such a travel nut! From Canada. All the way here for our winter. And lots of them. Now I wonder how many years they've been here....surely didn't see these in my back yard as a child. There's more to this story..... Thanks, Fei.
Elizabeth Winter
Very nice Nancy! I love taking photos of birds in the snow! I believe the other bird is a white-throated sparrow! f/v
Nancy Kane Chapman replied:
Thanks for the i.d. on the sparrow. We had a couple and a nest of baby sparrows...such a noise...this past summer. They lodged in our chocolate vine. I loved being part of their lives.
Maggie Terlecki
Very pretty photograph of these tiny birds, Nancy! :-) Maggie
Nancy Kane Chapman replied:
My friend from Texas thought it was a magpie so I investigated and relayed the info in my description. Unreal that they travel all the way here from Canada every year. Just for the winter. They make their nests..(on the ground) back in Canada.
Meg Shearer
Beautiful shot Nancy!
Nancy Kane Chapman replied:
They are actually called Black Eyed Juncos....what a title. What a story too.
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