November 13th, 2005. Hammonasset Beach State Park, CT.

(Western) Horned Lark Eremophila alpestris.

NB. The images were taken in strong low afternoon sunlight. The birds appear warmer in tone in the images than they did in life.

Taken using Canon Powershot A-95 through Swarovski telescope.

(Western) Horned Lark in the foreground. Compare the color of the uppertail coverts with the bird at the rear.

(Western) Horned Lark in the foreground. Both birds exposing rump patterns.

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