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Indianapolis, Indiana
Eagle Creek Park, 1/30/11
There are six populations of the Dark-eyed Junco (junco hyemalis). You can see the color difference between the head and body on this slate-colored female. In males the head and body plumage is the same color. Dark-eyed Juncos are sparrows. They can be seen in flocks in winter in woodlands, fields and at feeders across most of the US.
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@Alun: Thank you Alun.
@Dexter Chee: They are favorites of mine. Thank you Dexter.
@Dornbrau: They work for food! Thank you for the comment.
@Nazzareno: What a nice description. Thank you.
@Phil David Morris: It does look like a cloud-I like that! Thank you Phil.
@Plichard Mickaël: Thank you Plichard.
@Sarito: They must like the snow because they winter here. Thanks for your comment.
@CElliottUK: As are your comments. Thanks Chris!
@B. Thomas: Thank you Barbara. Juncos look really good in the snow.
@Curly: Thank you Curly. I shot in shutter priority with at least plus 1 1/2 EV.
@Marie LC: I'm glad you appreciate them, Marie. I enjoy writing them.
@Richard Geven: Thank you Richard.
@philip earl: Thank you Philip. They are in Oregon, and all across the US.
@Denny Jump Photo: Thank you for another wonderful comment, Denny. By the way, that song is one of my all-time favorites!
@Loner: Thank you for that wonderful compliment, Sonja. I think I am learning how to shoot in the snow!
@Ronnie 2¢: They actually do quite well in the snow, especially in the sunshine. Thank you Ronnie.
@mimicy: Thank you!
@Mary: Thank you Mary. I really appreciate that.
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@Sunder: I like the snow too. Thank you for the comment.
@Bill Brown: Thanks Bill. This is actually the first time I have really noticed a female junco. Why I like taking pictures is that a photo allows me to examine the features of the birds in detail.
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
1/1600 second
F/5.6
ISO 200
420 mm
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