Lapland longspur
by Elizabeth Winter
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Lapland longspur
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Elizabeth Winter
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The Lapland Longspur, like the Snow Bunting, has a long hind toenail, which may aid it in walking since these birds run or walk rather than hop, as other finches normally do. Like other longspurs, it is almost invisible on the ground; often a whole flock will dart into the air at an observer's feet, only to disappear again when they land on bare ground a few hundred yards away. The most common small bird in the vast expanses of sedgy, moist tundra, the Lapland Longspur is bold in breeding territories, but wintering flocks are wary. This species is the only one of four longspurs that is found in both hemispheres.
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February 11th, 2018
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Laurie Search
Awww, so gorgeous, Elizabeth!!! What a little cutie pie, and beautiful detail and color!!! :)))vf
Laura D Young
Gorgeous work, Elizabeth. I never get to see the longspurs so I will enjoy your fabulous photograph. The details are stunning. l/f
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