{"id":79643,"date":"2021-02-21T06:22:27","date_gmt":"2021-02-21T13:22:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=79643"},"modified":"2025-12-13T13:32:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T19:32:15","slug":"february-western-meadowlark-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2021\/02\/21\/february-western-meadowlark-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"February Western Meadowlark Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"

I took a series of Western Meadowlark photos three mornings ago at Farmington Bay WMA<\/span><\/a> while the sun was shining. Good lighting conditions have been almost rare here in northern Utah so far this month so I was happy to have it and birds in my viewfinder at the same time.<\/p>\n

\"WesternWestern Meadowlark singing on a February morning \u2013 Nikon D500, f7.1, 1\/3200, ISO 400, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, what thrilled me was that the Western Meadowlarks were singing<\/span><\/a> and that I felt like I was hearing a preview to the sounds of spring in northern Utah.<\/p>\n

The clear flute-like whistles and warbles of the meadowlarks over the marsh reminded me that in just a few weeks the temperatures will be warmer, the days will be longer, and that soon I will be seeing and hopefully photographing more birds.<\/p>\n

The recording I linked to above also has a Vesper Sparrow singing in it. I can hardly wait to see and hear them again.
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\"AdultAdult Western Meadowlark in the marsh at Farmington Bay \u2013 Nikon D500, f7.1, 1\/4000, ISO 400, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

Western Meadowlarks are year round residents in northern Utah although I feel I should note that I do see fewer of them during the winter than I do the rest of the year.<\/p>\n

During the winter these meadowlarks are quieter than they are during spring and summer. In winter I typically hear them call but don’t hear them singing much at all.<\/p>\n

As spring approaches and the days grow longer they start to sing on sunny winter days.\u00a0 It is part of their seasonal cycle.<\/p>\n

Listening to the Western Meadowlarks sing truly lifted my spirits. I’m looking forward to longer days, warmer temps, and all of the birds that are heading my way.<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to view more of my Western Meadowlark photos plus facts and information about this species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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