The Horned Lark is a widespread bird across the world’s grasslands, but is uncommon here, presumably owing to our heavy forestation. I have seen it only a few times before, but a pattern is beginning to emerge.
I have always seen it here in its non-breading plumage, so it is lacking the male’s feather tufts that gave it the name of horned. The monthly timing and the short stays suggest that it is not a permanent resident, but is migrating through this area.
A pair of Horned Larks (female top and slightly larger, male bottom) stops by to feed.
Nice find. Love these birds and as you mention, we don’t get to see them here very often.
Wow!!! Nice find.
What an amazing sighting not to miss!!