Baby Song Sparrow on Autumn Stem

Concord, New Hampshire

A song sparrow sings from a plant stem beside a seed head, captured in crisp autumn light.
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A song sparrow sings from a plant stem beside a seed head, captured in crisp autumn light.
  • Camera: Canon EOS 90D
  • Focal length: 600mm
  • Aperture: f/7.1
  • Shutter speed: 1/1600
  • ISO: 1250
  • Shoot date: October 19, 2025

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