savannah sparrow

Savannah Sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis) practicing its soccer moves.

My first of this subspecies P. s. beldingi

Savannah Sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis)

Savannah Sparrow in snow, we got 8 inches here in a rare Texas snowstorm!

Savannah Sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis)

Savannah Sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis) A nonbreeding winter resident in Texas. Likely represented by several different subspecies given the size and habitat diversity of Texas and how many subspecies exists.

Taken in early May

From earlier this month. Haven't seen one in a while, I assume they are off nesting in a field somewhere.

One usually sees these birds in open grassy fields, and they won't go onto feeders that I've seen. This one is coming to the yard daily, though, mooching around under the feeders for leftovers. I have taken the feeders down in order to prevent disease spread, so he may move on. Too bad, it's a...

Although they are among the most common sparrows in North America, I rarely get them coming into my yard. This fellow was hopping and foraging around the yard late yesterday afternoon. The skies were overcast and darkening quickly, and he never stopped moving, except when he paused for a second...

Savannah Sparrow defending it's territory on the tundra outside of Barrow, Alaska.

It's been awhile since my last one

Most of these were feeding on the ground in a mowed field, but there was also activity near a small wetland (pictured). They had good reason to stay concealed because there were Cooper's Hawks patrolling the area. When these birds are on the ground or in the grasses, they are very hard to see.

Savannah Sparrow

Savannah Sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis) Sexes similar. Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, Chambers County, Texas, USA. Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes Vegetational Area at ca. 1 m (3.3 ft) elevation. Near Shoveler Pond.

There were dozens of them around and not far from my feet ;)

The Savannah Sparrow decided to fly up to get a better look at me. After a short perusal he lost interest and dropped back to the lawn to forage. Unfortunately it was a dark, drizzly day and the light really sucked. Liked the pose though, and the unusual perch for this mostly ground loving...

Savannah Sparrow in its natural habitat

Savannah Sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis) Sexes similar. National Butterfly Center, Mission, Hidalgo County, Texas, USA. Planted butterfly garden with native plants with riparian woods just north of the Rio Grande in the South Texas Plains Vegetational Area at ca. 40 m (131 ft) elevation.

peeking up over a beach pea tussock

Was very happy to come by this Savannah Sparrow. Actually there were dozens of these guys but none of them would sit still. After a 15 minute wait in the car, this one finally landed on some clear ground.

Savannah Sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis subsp. savanna) Sexes similar. This subspecies is known as the Eastern Savannah Sparrow. Photographed in Anauhac National Wildlife Refuge, northwest of High Island abutting East Bay, Chambers County, Texas, USA. Coastal marshes and prairies at 2-3 m...

One last shot of the Savannah Sparrow out on the tip of Chimney Rock. I have another couple of days worth of posts from that day, then on to Bodega Bay the next day, which was sunnier.