This Horned Lark hopped from rock to rock looking for a place to perch.
It was quite difficult to focus on the restless lark but at some moment the bird gave me an opportunity to take its photo before it took off.
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A few days ago while photographing Burrowing owls, out of nowhere a Meadowlark appeared right in front of me. Its beak was full of insects. I assume that the bird was going to deliver its prey to his chicks.
Continue reading “Western Meadowlark with Its Prey”
Western Meadowlarks are very vocal birds and if they sing, they sing with all their hearts. With their sonorous songs, little singers sometimes create the misleading impression that their melodic songs are being sung by a choir.
Singing with all his heart to the whole world.
Sometimes European Starlings join the Meadowlarks to perch together and Larks never mind being in the company of starlings.
Generally, life is good.
Horn Larks live on Antelope Island year-round but are not often seen there.
The last time I was lucky enough to photograph this bird was two years ago in June, 2022. On that special day, the Horned Lark was kind enough to sing me one of its beautiful songs, but during our recent meeting the bird was silent. The mating season has not yet begun.
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When I saw a male Horned Lark I thought how nice it would be if he would continue to perch on a shrub and would sing for me from his heart.
The Lark didn’t take long to wait. In a few seconds the whole world was listening to his sonorous songs.
This is my first Horned Lark. I have never seen this bird before on Antelope Island. Apparently, Horned Larks are living there.
Generally, life is good!
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