#melospiza-melodia — Public Fediverse posts
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Birding Walk on the Millstone Park Trail
A cold Veterans Day walk around Millstone Park in Rocky Hill. -
Song Sparrow
[caption id="attachment_129967" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) · Saturday 5 April 2025 · FujiFilm X-T3 · XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR[/caption] [caption id="attachment_129968" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) · Saturday 5 April 2025 · FujiFilm X-T3 · XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR[/caption] -
A Sparrow in the Grass
A spontaneous trip to Van Horne Park led to an unexpected encounter with a Song Sparrow hidden in the winter grass.
https://islandinthenet.com/chasing-birds-on-a-whim-a-winter-day-at-van-horne-park/
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Negri Nepote Native Grasslands Birdwalk
On a warm September morning, I joined the Negri Nepote Native Grasslands Birdwalk, led by Chris and Paula Williams from New Jersey Audubon. The weather was pleasant, with soft sunlight warming the grasslands and a light breeze signalling the approach of fall. As we walked, Big Bluestem surrounded us, and sections of the grassland were filled with Early Goldenrod and Tickseed Sunflower, creating a sea of yellow. [caption id="attachment_120190" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Tall […] -
Male Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia)
On another trip to Van Horne Park, I heard a lot of Song Sparrows in the trees lining the trail. The male Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) is a common bird found across North America. They are everywhere I go in New Jersey. In trees, they primarily sing to establish territory and attract mates, rather than for hunting. This particular male was quite loud and bold enough to allow me to get close.
The Song Sparrow's song is a varied series of melodious (hence the word melodia in the [...]
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Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia)
After photographing the American Goldfinch, I wandered through the open grassy spaces of the municipal complex. It was quiet and still, except for the occasional rustle of leaves. The grounds are more spacious than they appear from the road, but my curiosity pulled me toward the edge—where the mown lawn gave way to wildness.
There, at the boundary, a thicket of shrubs tangled around the trunks of a few tall trees. On the other side, I could see a line of houses. A dog barked once and then stopped. It was the kind of quiet that makes bird sounds carry.
That’s when I heard it—a sharp, sweet burst of melody. The Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) is often easier to hear than to see, and this one was no exception. I paused and scanned the underbrush. It took a minute, but eventually, I spotted the sparrow perched on a bare twig, puffed up and singing with its whole body.
These are the moments I love most—when something ordinary becomes radiant through attention. A common bird, a simple place, and yet, it felt like a discovery.
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Male Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia)
There is a good reason that the scientific name for Song Sparrow is Melospiza melodia.
https://islandinthenet.com/male-song-sparrow-melospiza-melodia/
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Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia)
[caption id="attachment_112442" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) · 14 April 2024 · FujiFilm X-T3 · XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_112443" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) · 14 April 2024 · FujiFilm X-T3 · XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR[/caption] [...]
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Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia)
Gusts of wind shook the branch where the bird feeder hung and it fell to the ground. The birds enjoyed unfettered access to the suet.