Not all of the bird photos need to be of the rare Red-morphed, Great-crested, Flavo-billed Crane. Of course if you actually find that mythological bird you ought to photograph it. Today’s bird is seen in most backyards, street sides, fields and empty lots across America. This Song Sparrow was photographed in Alaska. It is aptly named for its sweet and soaring song. It begins often with two or three notes, then an ascending trill and ends with a couple of buzzes.