Western Meadowlark about to fly – Nikon D300, f8, 1/1250, ISO 640, +0.3 EV, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 400mm, natural light
This Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) was about to take off from the boulder it was on when I photographed it on Wednesday. During the summer it is difficult to get close to these birds but because of the lower temperature that morning it hung around for a few shots. Right now they aren’t as brightly colored as they are in the spring but their plumage is still lovely.
Mia
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Thanks much for your comments Dan, Hilke, Bob B, Beverly and Merrill, they are much appreciated.
I was just reading about why these birds are becoming so scarce in some regions. Great photo
Excellent detailed shot!
Well done, you caught that really well, beautiful.
Lovely! Another perfect shot, Mia.
Wonderful photo Mia. You can see the tension in it’s legs as it is about to lift off.