Happy Easter!
The meadowlarks are singing (my very favorite birdsong). LOADS of birds all think it’s spring, and they’re doing their springtime things. The pic above shows a horned lark, and they’re also very common around Spring Creek Basin and Disappointment Valley in the spring. They have a bit of a different song from meadowlarks, but while I was out with a band of mustangs, I heard the similar song and started looking around, and this handsome fellow was pretty nearby. His distinctive, namesake “horns” aren’t really visible, here, hopefully because he was fairly relaxed (?).
The rain brought the green, and it’s noticeable to your eyes as you look across the landscape that has been SO brown, but I’ve been disappointed that it’s not as visible in images. This pic seems to show a bit of that new growth (baby greasewood, I think; you can just see some of the tiny yellow flowers).
Meadowlarks have eluded me for getting a favorite image, but I kinda love this one of the horned lark. I really appreciated that he graced us with his song and his presence for a few moments!
Spring Creek Basin Mustangs 
Meadow Larks are one of my favorite birds too, TJ! But this “Horned Lark” is new to me and so pretty. Thanks for this great photo of him and the green(ish) greasewood!
They’re also out EVERYwhere right now!
Happy Easter to all! He really is a cute little bird! Glad for some green!
They’re also flitting around and singing like crazy right now. 🙂 SO glad to see some green!
I realize robins are supposed to be the “harbingers” of spring, but the past few years they have shown up when there is still snow and cold weather. This year there has been one lone female goldfinch at my feeder for a week or two. Only one! Usually after it warms up, they will show up in flocks – males are very gold!!
Ha – good point about the robins. Of all the birds I’m seeing currently, I haven’t seen any robins? Interesting … we do usually have them. I also – sometimes – have some golden-yellow birds. I can’t remember whether they’re goldfinches or something else. If I see any, I’ll let you know. 🙂 Maybe your lone female is the forward scout for the rest?!
would love to hear them.
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Western_Meadowlark/overview and click on the green “Listen” button at right. In my experience, they sound even better in reality. Very melodic!
Oh so lovely 🙏
Because of the burn off, there are fewer near me on my walks, but they are still there singing their hearts out and I love it.
It’s so cool to hear them all calling and calling back. 🙂 There’s a lot of bird soap opera going on out there!
Hello, Horned Lark! You are quite ready for the Easter parade in your snappy yellow and black chapeau!
Yes, so dashing! 🙂
Such a fun photo TJ ! Glad to hear that the rain has brought some green to the basin. Fingers crossed for a climate shift soon !
We’re sure hoping. The tiniest bit of rain brought out some surprising green. The end-of-week moisture forecast is changing minute by minute, it seems, but I remain hopeful!