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Western Meadowlarks yet Again

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Posted by Kurt Bowman on May 30, 2013 at 9:04 PM
Western Meadowlarks yet Again
I know I seem to post a lot of Meadowlark shots, but they really are one of my favorite song birds. They have a lot of character.

Posted by Kurt Bowman on May 30, 2013 at 9:05 PM
#2
Posted by Kurt Bowman on May 30, 2013 at 9:06 PM
#3
Posted by Kurt Bowman on May 30, 2013 at 9:09 PM
#4
Posted by Angela Classen on May 30, 2013 at 9:54 PM
Kurt, I really like #1 because its feathers are all fluffed out and he's got food! I also like #4 - shows real attitude. They are all excellent. I applaud those of you who can shoot birds and do it so well. They move around too fast for me!
Posted by Doug Beezley on May 30, 2013 at 11:44 PM
Meadowlarks - "great character" and a great song.

Doug Beezley
Posted by Soubhik Patranabis on May 31, 2013 at 9:58 AM
Wow - very cool !!
Posted by David Bartlett _CO on May 31, 2013 at 10:46 AM
Great series!!!
Thanks for sharing.
Posted by Don Grall on May 31, 2013 at 11:50 AM
I love Meadowlarks too! Their song is so loud and melodic, yet peaceful sounding, plus their coloration is outstanding. #1 is my favorite only because it is so unique, but #2 and #3 are both excellent action shots as well. I only wish I had more opportunities with these charismatic birds, but they are out of my habitat zone. I can never see too many Meadowlark shots, keep them coming!
Posted by Scott Fricke on May 31, 2013 at 12:44 PM
Excellent series Kurt, love that first one with the bugs and the disheveled look. Number 4 is my next favorite, a great portrait of the bird. :toast:
Posted by Tom Stermitz on May 31, 2013 at 1:21 PM
The Meadowlark sings: "Oh Geeee.... but my feet are cold."
Posted by Stan Rose on May 31, 2013 at 5:33 PM
Cool--i like #4 he best of these--simple but a nice pose.
Posted by Morris McClung on May 31, 2013 at 9:58 PM
Top shelf work, Kurt! I really like the takeoff in #2. :toast:
Posted by John Mumaw on June 1, 2013 at 4:26 PM
You may post a lot of meadowlark images, but you post a lot of great ones! I don't think one person minds your prolific output, Kurt. I feel privileged to see such fantastic bird photography here.
Another series of professional caliber work here! #'s 1 & 4 are simply some of the finest bird photography I've ever seen.
Posted by Doug Koepsel on June 3, 2013 at 12:27 AM
4&2 for my tastes. I like the slight body lean in 4 as it give him a look with attitude. You always seem to get the nice little spot of light in the eye.