ML623656640

Age

Not specified

Sex

Not specified

Observation details

Amazing! Small-ish sparrow with an enormous bill, green-gold background color to the entire head (except white throat), pale sandy color to the underparts and back, with stark blackish streaks on the flanks and breast, and larger, chestnut and black markings on the back. Wings reddish, tail deeply notched with white edges. Bright yellow "headlights" also visible when the bird stretched its wings. Seen at the west end of Mail Road, just outside the gates. Will upload photos ASAP. To think that Jenny Jackman had told me "Think how annoying it would be to see something interesting and wish you had your camera!" This bird was actually one of the first few birds of the day, perched on the fence when we stepped out of the car. Interestingly, it stayed in the open for about 15 minutes (allowing Gerry McKenna and co to see it and get pics when they arrived) and was quite vocal, calling and singing!

Technical information

Model

NIKON D3200

Lens

200.0-500.0 mm f/5.6

ISO

1100

Focal length

500 mm

Flash

Flash did not fire

f-stop

f/5.6

Shutter speed

1/2000 sec

Dimensions

3444 pixels x 2290 pixels

Original file size

2.67 MB