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The Songsters

“In the spring, when the thickets are green … One of our sweetest, loudest songsters is the [Western] meadowlark; this I could hardly get used to at first, for it looks exactly like the Eastern meadowlark which utters nothing but a harsh disagreeable chatter. But the plains air seems to give it a voice, and it will perch on top of a bush or tree and sing for hours in rich, bubbling tones.”

Theodore Roosevelt

Retired. Having fun with photography. Journal daily. Meditate daily. Learning haiku/poetry. Have a love for fountain pens.

4 Comments

  • Earl

    Nice photo of this Western Meadowlark, Monte. I don’t know that I’ve ever heard their song, or if I did I didn’t know what it was.

  • Faye White

    Apparently, the west is best! At least as far as the Meadowlark is concerned. Beautiful photo, Monte.

    • Monte Stevens

      Thank you, Faye. I have only heard recordings of the Eastern Meadowlark. We had another refreshing rain this afternoon but no storms. Enjoy your weekend.