Grasshopper Sparrow

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by Scott_Young from Cambridge CA on 29 Jul 2025

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Until this summer, I don't recall having seen this rather small member of the Sparrow family. Obviously well adapted to life in the meadow. Making short, darting low flights, as well as hovering just above the field. Their call sounds much like a buzzing insect.

Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Focal: 600 mm
Shutter speed: 0.001 sec
Aperture: f/ 8

tagged: grasshopper sparrow sparrows birds bird meadow hayfield fields ontario canada cangeo wellington county animal finch anthus wire beak vertebrate wing twig grey wildlife songbirds feather