White-Crowned Sparrow by Mark Schmitt on Capture Kern County

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White-Crowned Sparrow

There are about four "races" of the White-Crowned in the Kern Valley area. The most common will be the Zonotrichia l., gambeli (pictured) and the Zonotrichia l., nutallii. They are difficult to differentiate: the differences are in the color of the bill, the lores and supra-loral and supraciliary plumage.

Mark Schmitt
commented 6 months ago

Thanks, David. Appreciate you kind and thoughtful comments. Keep the images of you little "slice of paradice" comming. ;-)
David Clendenen
commented 6 months ago

Mark,

You've posted some really fine images lately. Very nice work. Great plumage details, and your backgrounds are always exceptionally good. I've thought about the blind as well. Makes the whole thing a lot easier. Looks like you've got a great setup going around your feeders.
Wayne Wong
commented 6 months ago

LOL The two of you could be shooting, the blind leading the blind!
Mark Schmitt
commented 6 months ago

Hey, Richard. As it turns out that is the exact modle I purchassed; and price was one of the mitigating factors. In my previous post, I mentioned getting better ground stakes for anchorong, I still recomend it. This is not a bilind you'll want to use in high winds. Big plus is the protability and the three ports for using your rig. I also would suggest looking into the "Timber ridge" folding chair. It is almost the exact right hight for the blind; very ligh; comes with carrying case ( as does the blind); makes for a nice package. I got it all as a package from Cabelas. This blind is what it is for the price, no frills. Good luck ;-)
Richard Newland
commented 6 months ago

Mark~I just went to look at the blinds, The Outhouse Real Tree model # 10300 looks like a good one for the price !~Witch one did you get ?
Richard Newland
commented 6 months ago

Makes sence to use a blind, I try to find trees that are somewhat close together then kinda stay hidden behind one tree it works sometimes. The blind would be useful when you are in a good area for birds but cant get close for a shot . most birds tend to fly off when approached. I'll ck out that web site !~Thanks Mark~Hope the blind works well for you !
Mark Schmitt
commented 6 months ago

Hey there, Richard. Thanks for the comment. It's ironic that you are considering a blind. I just got one. It's just big enough for me and my righ and perhaps one other person, though it would be tight. It's light. sets up quickly, has tie-downs for wind, and stakes for ground mounting. Very portable. Has adjustable ports on three sides for aiming rig. ( I'd get better stakes for it) try WWW.ameristep.com. But if you want to buy it go to Cabelas. ;-)
Richard Newland
commented 6 months ago

Nice image with the red berries,and great info,I didn't know there were 4 races of the White Crowned sparrows~ I just posted a few from my trip to the park this morning~Lots of bird activity today~Got some nice close shots~I'm thinking of getting a blind ~The closer the better !