Saturday, June 05, 2010

Wonders what kind of bird this is...

Um... Clare? Its a striking..... ? Sparrow?


UPDATE: For those of you who haven't read the comments - this is a Lapland Larkspur according to the ever awesome Clare of The House and other Musings. For arctic or general bird enthusiasts - you will also find a wonderful selection of bird photos.
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Blogger Clare said...

You called?

It is a Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus). A beautiful male in all his finery. Check out their flight display as they fly up and then sail down singing.

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