A Fox Sparrow
having a bath

Passerella iliaca
April 10, 2021
 



A fox sparrow (Passerella iliaca) is among the larger sparrows. Quite striking too, especially when it has a bath, no doubt to welcome spring.

The bath included moments of calmness.

 
Fox sparrow bathing
 
  Nothing like a good soak.
 
Fox sparrow bathing
 
  Time for a wild fling.
 
Fox sparrow bathing
 
  Using wings to effect.
 
Fox sparrow bathing
 
  Another rest.
 
Fox sparrow bathing
 
  And then wild extravagance!
 
Fox sparrow bathing
 
  Do I have any conclusions? Yes, Pennsylvania birds are very clean.

Photo note: I used a Pentax K3-II, with the Pentax 150-450mm, on 4 April 2021, for the these photos.




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