[birdky] Horned Larks

I had an opportunity to go out on this sharp, cold day here in Mason County to 
cruise the farm fields for Larks and Longspurs (and possibly Buntings).  
Several of you have given me excellent tips on where to look and what to look 
for.  It didn't take long before I saw a good sized flock of Horned Larks in 
the snow-covered stubble of a corn field.  What a rush it is to see a new bird 
and become a little acquainted with its behavior and voice and mannerisms.  
Occasionally a handful would fly into the road and peck at gravel (?) and then 
return to the field.  I watched them for about a half hour, but could not see 
any Longspurs.  What ended the session was the sudden whoosh of a hawk - 
probably a Cooper's  - out of a distant broad stand of trees.  I was surprised 
at the number of larks that flew up and sped off, four times the number I had 
thought were there - at least a hundred.
 
Returning home, I also stopped to watch a couple of forlorn looking American 
Pipits.  Juncos seemed to be everywhere enjoying the day.



I'm looking forward to seeing the elusive Longspur and the baffling Bunting 
this weekend.  It should remain cold and wintery, apparently just the kind of 
resort weather they like.



Craig Carver

Maysville, KY





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