White-Crowned Sparrow, first of spring
May 15th, 2009





White-Crowned Sparrows are boreal breeders who appear in Ottawa only in migration--in fact, their summer range only just edges into northern Ontario. Like most birds of the far north, they have little fear of humans, hopping out onto open paths, rocky ledges and exposed branches right in front of us. Needless to say, this is pleasant for photographers!

And then sometimes mother nature gives you a big, wet kiss ←

→ Stealth