Sparrow Backyard

Author

Lucas A. Meyer

Published

May 8, 2025

Two little birds perched on a wire—one fluffed up, the other mid-scratch—enjoy a quiet moment in the soft morning light. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 640 ISO • 1/250s 2025-05-08@08:07
Two little birds perched on a wire—one fluffed up, the other mid-scratch—enjoy a quiet moment in the soft morning light. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 640 ISO • 1/250s 2025-05-08@08:07
A little swallow perches on a wire, soaking up the sun and scouting the world with curious eyes. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 640 ISO • 1/250s 2025-05-08@08:07
A little swallow perches on a wire, soaking up the sun and scouting the world with curious eyes. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 640 ISO • 1/250s 2025-05-08@08:07
A fluffy little swallow perches quietly, soaking up the morning sun and watching the world go by. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 640 ISO • 1/250s 2025-05-08@08:07
A fluffy little swallow perches quietly, soaking up the morning sun and watching the world go by. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 640 ISO • 1/250s 2025-05-08@08:07
A young swallow perches quietly in the soft morning light, ready to spread its wings and explore the world. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 640 ISO • 1/250s 2025-05-08@08:08
A young swallow perches quietly in the soft morning light, ready to spread its wings and explore the world. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 640 ISO • 1/250s 2025-05-08@08:08
Ready for takeoff! A little swallow spreads its wings while perched, preparing to soar into the open sky. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 500 ISO • 1/250s 2025-05-08@08:08
Ready for takeoff! A little swallow spreads its wings while perched, preparing to soar into the open sky. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 500 ISO • 1/250s 2025-05-08@08:08
📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 640 ISO • 1/250s 2025-05-08@08:08
📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 640 ISO • 1/250s 2025-05-08@08:08
Fluffed up and full of charm, this little bird sits proudly, soaking up the morning sun and watching the world go by. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 500 ISO • 1/250s 2025-05-08@08:08
Fluffed up and full of charm, this little bird sits proudly, soaking up the morning sun and watching the world go by. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 500 ISO • 1/250s 2025-05-08@08:08
A young swallow balances on a wire, stretching its wings and calling out in the golden sunlight of a summer morning. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 4000 ISO • 1/2000s 2025-05-08@08:10
A young swallow balances on a wire, stretching its wings and calling out in the golden sunlight of a summer morning. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 4000 ISO • 1/2000s 2025-05-08@08:10
A young swallow perches on a wire, soaking up the sunshine and watching the world go by. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 3200 ISO • 1/2000s 2025-05-08@08:10
A young swallow perches on a wire, soaking up the sunshine and watching the world go by. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 3200 ISO • 1/2000s 2025-05-08@08:10
A swallow rests gracefully on a wire, soaking up the sunlight on a peaceful summer day. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 5000 ISO • 1/2000s 2025-05-08@08:10
A swallow rests gracefully on a wire, soaking up the sunlight on a peaceful summer day. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 5000 ISO • 1/2000s 2025-05-08@08:10
A young swallow perches with wings spread wide, calling out with an open beak and hungry heart, eager for its next meal. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 3200 ISO • 1/2000s 2025-05-08@08:10
A young swallow perches with wings spread wide, calling out with an open beak and hungry heart, eager for its next meal. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 3200 ISO • 1/2000s 2025-05-08@08:10
A young swallow perches on a wire, stretching its wings in the morning sunlight, ready for its next flight. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 5000 ISO • 1/2000s 2025-05-08@08:10
A young swallow perches on a wire, stretching its wings in the morning sunlight, ready for its next flight. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 5000 ISO • 1/2000s 2025-05-08@08:10
A swallow perches on a wire, wings outstretched and beak open, ready to take flight into the open sky. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 4000 ISO • 1/2000s 2025-05-08@08:10
A swallow perches on a wire, wings outstretched and beak open, ready to take flight into the open sky. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 4000 ISO • 1/2000s 2025-05-08@08:10
A swallow perched on a wire stretches its wings and calls out, welcoming the morning with a song. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 5000 ISO • 1/2000s 2025-05-08@08:10
A swallow perched on a wire stretches its wings and calls out, welcoming the morning with a song. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 5000 ISO • 1/2000s 2025-05-08@08:10
A young swallow perches on a wire with wings outstretched, calling out as sunlight highlights its feathers in the early morning. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 4000 ISO • 1/2000s 2025-05-08@08:10
A young swallow perches on a wire with wings outstretched, calling out as sunlight highlights its feathers in the early morning. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 4000 ISO • 1/2000s 2025-05-08@08:10
A swallow perches gracefully on a wire, wings outstretched and ready for flight against a soft, blurred green background. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 4000 ISO • 1/2000s 2025-05-08@08:10
A swallow perches gracefully on a wire, wings outstretched and ready for flight against a soft, blurred green background. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 4000 ISO • 1/2000s 2025-05-08@08:10
A barn swallow glides gracefully over a field, showcasing its striking colors and agile flight. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@158mm f:5.2 • 1250 ISO • 1/2000s 2025-05-08@08:11
A barn swallow glides gracefully over a field, showcasing its striking colors and agile flight. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@158mm f:5.2 • 1250 ISO • 1/2000s 2025-05-08@08:11
A young barn swallow perches on a wire, its soft blue feathers glowing in the sunlight as it looks back with curious eyes. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 6400 ISO • 1/2000s 2025-05-08@08:12
A young barn swallow perches on a wire, its soft blue feathers glowing in the sunlight as it looks back with curious eyes. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 6400 ISO • 1/2000s 2025-05-08@08:12
A swallow takes a break on a wire, showing off its sleek feathers and curious gaze in the soft daylight. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 5000 ISO • 1/2500s 2025-05-08@08:13
A swallow takes a break on a wire, showing off its sleek feathers and curious gaze in the soft daylight. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 5000 ISO • 1/2500s 2025-05-08@08:13
Enjoying a sunny day outside, this adorable schnauzer is ready for adventure with every wag of her tail! 🐾🌞 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@391mm f:6.3 • 2500 ISO • 1/2500s 2025-05-08@08:13
Enjoying a sunny day outside, this adorable schnauzer is ready for adventure with every wag of her tail! 🐾🌞 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@391mm f:6.3 • 2500 ISO • 1/2500s 2025-05-08@08:13
A barn swallow glides gracefully through the air, its wings spread wide against a soft, green background. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@358mm f:6.3 • 4000 ISO • 1/2500s 2025-05-08@08:13
A barn swallow glides gracefully through the air, its wings spread wide against a soft, green background. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@358mm f:6.3 • 4000 ISO • 1/2500s 2025-05-08@08:13
A charming young swallow perches on a wire, beak open as if singing to announce the arrival of a bright new day. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 10000 ISO • 1/2500s 2025-05-08@08:14
A charming young swallow perches on a wire, beak open as if singing to announce the arrival of a bright new day. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 10000 ISO • 1/2500s 2025-05-08@08:14
When you’re not ready for Monday and just want to hide your face from the world. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 10000 ISO • 1/2500s 2025-05-08@08:14
When you’re not ready for Monday and just want to hide your face from the world. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 10000 ISO • 1/2500s 2025-05-08@08:14
Puffed up and perched, this little swallow is ready to take on the world—one fluffy feather at a time! 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 10000 ISO • 1/2500s 2025-05-08@08:14
Puffed up and perched, this little swallow is ready to take on the world—one fluffy feather at a time! 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 10000 ISO • 1/2500s 2025-05-08@08:14
Fluffy and adorable, this young swallow takes a break on a wire, soaking up the sun and watching the world go by. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 10000 ISO • 1/2500s 2025-05-08@08:14
Fluffy and adorable, this young swallow takes a break on a wire, soaking up the sun and watching the world go by. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@600mm f:6.3 • 10000 ISO • 1/2500s 2025-05-08@08:14
A swift bird glides just above the grass, enjoying a peaceful morning and the freedom of open skies. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@150mm f:5.0 • 3200 ISO • 1/3200s 2025-05-08@08:17
A swift bird glides just above the grass, enjoying a peaceful morning and the freedom of open skies. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@150mm f:5.0 • 3200 ISO • 1/3200s 2025-05-08@08:17
A black bird with sunlit wings gracefully glides over dewy grass, capturing a perfect moment of flight on a bright morning. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@150mm f:5.0 • 3200 ISO • 1/3200s 2025-05-08@08:17
A black bird with sunlit wings gracefully glides over dewy grass, capturing a perfect moment of flight on a bright morning. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@150mm f:5.0 • 3200 ISO • 1/3200s 2025-05-08@08:17
A swift swallow glides low over the grass, frozen in mid-flight and bathed in the soft afternoon sunlight. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@150mm f:5.0 • 1600 ISO • 1/3200s 2025-05-08@08:18
A swift swallow glides low over the grass, frozen in mid-flight and bathed in the soft afternoon sunlight. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@150mm f:5.0 • 1600 ISO • 1/3200s 2025-05-08@08:18
A swift swallow glides gracefully through the sunlight, wings outstretched, capturing a perfect moment of flight just above the grass. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@150mm f:5.0 • 1600 ISO • 1/3200s 2025-05-08@08:18
A swift swallow glides gracefully through the sunlight, wings outstretched, capturing a perfect moment of flight just above the grass. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@150mm f:5.0 • 1600 ISO • 1/3200s 2025-05-08@08:18
A swift swallow darts through the sunlight, wings aglow against the green grass, capturing a fleeting moment of freedom in mid-flight. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@150mm f:5.0 • 1600 ISO • 1/3200s 2025-05-08@08:18
A swift swallow darts through the sunlight, wings aglow against the green grass, capturing a fleeting moment of freedom in mid-flight. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@150mm f:5.0 • 1600 ISO • 1/3200s 2025-05-08@08:18
A barn swallow darts through the air with grace, captured mid-flight as it swiftly changes direction over a patch of green grass. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@150mm f:5.0 • 1600 ISO • 1/3200s 2025-05-08@08:18
A barn swallow darts through the air with grace, captured mid-flight as it swiftly changes direction over a patch of green grass. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@150mm f:5.0 • 1600 ISO • 1/3200s 2025-05-08@08:18
A swift barn swallow darts gracefully through the air, wings outstretched in perfect harmony with the summer breeze. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@150mm f:5.0 • 1600 ISO • 1/3200s 2025-05-08@08:18
A swift barn swallow darts gracefully through the air, wings outstretched in perfect harmony with the summer breeze. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@150mm f:5.0 • 1600 ISO • 1/3200s 2025-05-08@08:18
One swallow takes flight while another perches on a string of lights, both soaking up the morning sun against a backdrop of lush green. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@150mm f:5.0 • 6400 ISO • 1/3200s 2025-05-08@08:19
One swallow takes flight while another perches on a string of lights, both soaking up the morning sun against a backdrop of lush green. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@150mm f:5.0 • 6400 ISO • 1/3200s 2025-05-08@08:19
A barn swallow perches on a wire, soaking up the sunlight and enjoying a peaceful moment in nature. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@500mm f:6.3 • 12800 ISO • 1/3200s 2025-05-08@08:20
A barn swallow perches on a wire, soaking up the sunlight and enjoying a peaceful moment in nature. 📷:OM-1 MkII 🔍:OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3@500mm f:6.3 • 12800 ISO • 1/3200s 2025-05-08@08:20