Western Meadowlark Territorial Display
I finally know the purpose behind this Western Meadowlark behavior. Typically I observe it several times each breeding season but until yesterday I never fully understood its significance.
Tag: singing
A Singing, Posing Meadowlark
Western Meadowlark – They Just Can’t Help But Sing
In springtime meadowlarks are at the mercy of their hormones. No matter what they’re doing they often burst into song right in the middle of it.
A Singing Meadowlark And Hopes Of Imminent Spring Dashed Again
Cornell’s “Handbook of Bird Biology” 3rd Edition Finally Published!
I’ve been waiting for the new edition of this book for a very long time. The second edition has been out of print for years and even used copies have been very difficult to come by.
“Just” A Horned Lark
It’s difficult to get some folks excited about Horned Larks but when things go right I’m not one of them.
Horned Lark – A Common Bird On An Uncommon Perch
Horned Larks are ground dwelling birds that rarely perch more than a few inches off the ground.
Sage Thrasher – A True Sign Of Spring
When Long-billed Curlews, Lark Sparrows and Sage Thrashers show up on Antelope Island I know the seasons are changing and yesterday I saw or heard all three species.
Male Green-tailed Towhee Singing His Little Heart Out
Our Western Meadowlarks Are Still Singing (images and video)
Western Meadowlarks are non-territorial during winter but they still sing their melodious song with enthusiasm.
Bear River Marsh Wrens
I like the many contrasts between these two images of Marsh Wrens taken at Bear River MBR 4 days ago.
Sage Thrashers In A Springtime Frenzy
It seems that one species or another usually predominates on my trips to Antelope Island. Four days ago it was Sage Thrashers demonstrating springtime behaviors.
Meadowlark Take-off (and some of the challenges facing the photographer for shots like this)
Western Meadowlarks are now singing by the gazillion from their elevated perches on Antelope Island so I’m getting some opportunities for take-off shots.
Note To Self – Don’t Ignore The “Common Species”
I have to constantly remind myself that just because a particular bird is common doesn’t mean that it isn’t a worthy photo subject. I seldom post images of species like House Finches, American Coots and Horned Larks simply because they’re ubiquitous and that’s my shortcoming, not theirs.
Meadowlark – Singing, Foraging and “Gaping”
Yesterday morning this Western Meadowlark surprised me and gave me an intimate glimpse into its world.