Some more small birds

[Maestro]

A few shots from the yard and pasture next door.

Lark Sparrow. The head is a bit bright but this shot appeals to me.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/maestros/Nature/Small%20Birds/LarkSparrow4.jpg

While birding the pasture by me, I saw a brownish flash speed right in front of me low. I actually crawled under some dead brush to a pile of recently cut down brush trees and I was able to snap a few pics of, what I think, is a male Carolina Wren, as opposed to the Bewick's Wrens that I usually see. I am correct, right?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/maestros/Nature/Small%20Birds/CarolinaWren4.jpg

Finally, this image is from parents' backyard, still in Midlothian though. While trying to fix my dad's computer, I noticed some bluebirds that were very active outside. I was hoping one would perch in a tree, but no, I had to settle for the fence. ;)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/maestros/Nature/Small%20Birds/bluebirdonfence.jpg

[Giphsub]

Cool shots Stephen :thumb I can't help with the wren id, but it is a very nice capture!

[Maestro]

Cool shots Stephen :thumb I can't help with the wren id, but it is a very nice capture!

Thanks Mike. I am relatively confident that it is a carolina wren but I will wait for some confirmation. :D

[Harryb]

Excellent captures Stephen. :thumb

[riddim_maker]

You seem to have a lot of interesting birds in your neck of the woods
and you do a pretty good job capturing them also:thumb
Nice going Stephen

[dbaker1221]

nice ones Stephen..I like the bluebird alot:clap

[Maestro]

Excellent captures Stephen. :thumb

Thanks Harry. I am trying to improve as a photographer. It certainly is not as easy as some would think given the technology. I still think that I have a great shot, get home, load it up in Bridge and Photoshop and just say, "Meh." :huh Lately, I have been focusing on good composition since I can't get those frame filling shots.

[BigAl]

Nice Stephen :thumb

As a non-US birder :D I'd say your ID of the wren is correct. According to my book Bewick's has white underparts and Carolina has buffy underparts.

[bhowdy]

Stephen,
It' a Carolina Wren. As Al mentioned the buffy underpants is one sign. Although sometimes here the Carolina can have a very faint color on the belly. For the the sure sign is the tale. The Berwick's has a longer tail than the Carolina. We get both here.

Nice shots! Liked the Bulebird very much

[jwear]

I was going out on a limb and say carolina wren but branched out :huh take a peek at the bewick's location would be a key :scratch after taking a closer look I do see more color ,you is right I go with the group nice shots :thumb

[Jim T]

Stephen,
It' a Carolina Wren. As Al mentioned the buffy underpants is one sign. Although sometimes here the Carolina can have a very faint color on the belly. For the the sure sign is the tale. The Berwick's has a longer tail than the Carolina. We get both here.

Nice shots! Liked the Bulebird very much


I think the description was "underPARTS":rofl :rofl :rofl


I agree with the id and the Bluebird!:clap :clap

[canucklehead_7]

Great shots! I really like the Wren. These bu__ers are hard to catch...cheers...Don

[Maestro]

Nice Stephen :thumb

As a non-US birder :D I'd say your ID of the wren is correct. According to my book Bewick's has white underparts and Carolina has buffy underparts.

Thanks Al. I have confirmed that it is definitely a Carolina. :thumb

[snapper2008]

We have the Carolina Wren down here in Florida and it sure looks the same. Nice shots of all

[Maestro]

Stephen,
It' a Carolina Wren. As Al mentioned the buffy underpants is one sign. Although sometimes here the Carolina can have a very faint color on the belly. For the the sure sign is the tale. The Berwick's has a longer tail than the Carolina. We get both here.

Nice shots! Liked the Bulebird very much

Thanks Bob. I will pay more attention to those buffy underpants! :roflThanks for the nice comments.

[Maestro]

You seem to have a lot of interesting birds in your neck of the woods
and you do a pretty good job capturing them also:thumb
Nice going Stephen

Thanks Russ. Spring is good for me. :thumb

[Maestro]

nice ones Stephen..I like the bluebird alot:clap

They are pretty common around here but I still get excited when I see one and even more excited when I get a good shot. :thumb

[Maestro]

I was going out on a limb and say carolina wren but branched out :huh take a peek at the bewick's location would be a key :scratch after taking a closer look I do see more color ,you is right I go with the group nice shots :thumb

Thanks Jeff...and definitely a carolina.

[Maestro]

Great shots! I really like the Wren. These bu__ers are hard to catch...cheers...Don

Thanks Don and you are right. About the only two birds that I know that are more bouncy and hyperactive are the chickadees and kinglets!

[Maestro]

We have the Carolina Wren down here in Florida and it sure looks the same. Nice shots of all

Thanks Chuck. The Bewick's is more out toward the west/southwest of Texas but my area obviously is included but I have to be on the eastern edge of its territory. The Carolinas and Bewick's overlap in my area.

[raptorcaptor]

Good set Stephen!

[Maestro]

Good set Stephen!

Thanks Glenn. :wave