In Tuesday’s post I had been walking in a local park and saw a bird I wasn’t familar with. Turns out a friend of mine knew just what it was.
I’ve never heard of such a bird; I’m beginning to realize that I’m only truly familiar with birds that come to my feeder. Last year, while camping I saw a new bird for the first time and a friend had to tell me that it was an American Redstart. I haven’t seen one since, but I hope to again this summer when I camp at the same park. Also last year, while mowing the back yard, I noticed a King bird for the first time. All of these birds are supposed to be common around here…but I’d never noticed them before. Obviously I have not been observant.
Anyway…to learn more about the Horned Lark, check out this link done by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. You can hear the sounds they make on that site too. The bird I saw was definitely singing, that’s how I noticed him at all.
So thank you Linda for letting me know what this was! Now I’ll be looking for him on my next trip to the park, and around my own backyard too.
April 14, 2016 at 10:28 am
The blessings of Internet and social media – instant learning! I’m like you, I know the birds that have come to my feeders.
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April 14, 2016 at 11:00 am
I don’t know as I’ve ever seen that kind of bird before, but his song sounds somewhat familiar. Perhaps, like you, I’m just more focused on the birds that gravitate to our yard and feeder. How cool that one of your friends recognized it and shared her knowledge!
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April 14, 2016 at 11:12 am
it is amazing how much more you will see now you are retired – having the time to just sit and watch can make all the difference
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April 15, 2016 at 6:56 pm
The best part of this part of life is having the luxury of showing up and paying attention at times and places that would have been inconvenient before. I know you’re going to take full advantage!
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April 18, 2016 at 9:04 am
I love discovering new birds. Thanks for sharing. Hope you’ll keep sharing more as you find them.
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April 18, 2016 at 7:49 pm
Well I saw my first flicker,my first kingfisher, and my first oriole for the season today! 🙂
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