White-crowned Sparrow, Emphasis on the Crown.
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This is the most ferocious White-crowned Sparrow ever.
For one thing, it looks like it is surveying its kingdom as king (or queen) of the mountain, or standing astride the bones of its enemies.
For another, while I can’t know for sure, it looks like it just ate a spider. When viewing the picture larger, you can see a spider web stretched taut behind it.
Heavy is the head…
Location: Silverton, Oregon
Date: April 30, 2021
Exposure: 1/60 second, f/6.3, ISO 1250
Focal Length: 600 mm
Gear:
Camera: Nikon D750
Lens: Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary