The Meadowlark
The Meadowlark, well I finally got a photo of this colorful bird. I didn’t think I was going to get a shot of one when we were out west. We were actually starting to head back east when I thought I had ran out of time to see one of these birds.
We stopped at a rest area and I heard this beautiful bird sound at the back of the rest area and low and behold it was this bird here. I went back in and grabbed my camera just as it was flying away and was able to get these few shots.
The Meadowlark
45 Replies to “The Meadowlark”
There are actually two distinct species of the Meadowlark, Eastern and Western. They are best distinguished by their calls, but you can sometimes tell from their mustache – the Easterns have more white and the Westerns have more yellow. Based on the flight shots, I’d happen a guess you came across an Eastern. There is some region overlap so that doesn’t help much. Nice add to your life list.
Thank you, I did not know that, we were on the western edge of Montana where I photographed this one. I will add it to my list. 😊
From your location info I looked at the mustache again and decided the light was brightening it and likely it is yellow and not white. I’d probably put this down as a Western.
Thank you, I will add it to the list. 😊
Wow! Great capture in flight 🤣😎🙃
Thank you, sometimes I get lucky and the bird flys right in front of me. 😊
Oh, how I miss the meadowlarks.
They are so pretty and I love their call.
They were such a beautiful part of my life growing up on the farm.
Wow. Great shots, Sandra. So clear and focused. The colors. The aerodynamics. That’s a beautiful bird. Evidence of a great Creator! Thank you for this close up look to help us appreciate what is all around.
You are very welcome RJ, I had read about this bird and was hoping to see one before we left that area. I am glad I did.
Beautiful photos.
Thank you very much Janet.
Beautiful images!
Thank you very much 😊
Beautiful action shots.
Thank you very much Tim
Thank you very much Tim.
In flight ones are special.
Thank you Sherry. Yes they are fun to do.
Great Pictures!
Thank you very much 😊
Nice post
Thank you 😊
Amazing shots, Sandra. These birds are so pretty and they have beautiful voices!
Thank you very much, yes their song is so pleasant to the ear..😊
Some great shots there Sandra. Growing up further East, we saw and heard lots of meadowlarks. Unfortunately, they do not appear to come this far West. Have a great week. Allan
Thank you very much Allan, yes this is the first time I have seen one. They have such a pretty sound as well.
What a beautiful bird ! Fantastic photos !
Thank you Sandra, have a great day.
Thank you very much Francine, you to 😊
Such a wonderful capture! Thanks for sharing the photos.
You are very welcome Marland, thank you.
What great shots!!
Thank you very much 😊
Wonderful in-flight shots Sandra, my copmpliments !
Thank you very much, it flew off so quickly I almost missed it. 😊
splendid work!
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Thank you very much 😊
Wowsers. Great job catching the little scudder on the wing!
Thank you, it took off so fast, good thing I had my camera set right to start. 😊
If you stay ready, you don’t have to get ready…
So true 🙂
Semper Fidelis
What a beautiful little bird Sandra, and what great captures. So good to have been able to catch it before it had flown.
It is such a pretty color of yellow and it flew way out into a field, so I was lucky it flew by me first.