We noticed far more sparrows than usual in the garden, some flying clumsily, then saw both adults feeding a nestling peering from the nesting box:
Sparrow fledgling watching the world
Our presence interrupted the regular feeding pattern, stalling the male sparrow atop the utility pole with a tempting snack in his beak:
Male sparrow with insect
Even when it’s time to leave, just thinking about growing up and joining the world makes you tired:
Sparrow fledgling looking tired
May they all eat many garden insects!
Taken with the Sony DSC-H5 and tele extender lens, zoomed all the way in, with a touch of manual focus and exposure override.
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