A Bird with Horns?!

 The state bird of Wyoming is the Western Meadowlark which is not in fact a lark but is a member of the Icterid Family of birds. We see meadowlarks in the summer months but we see horned larks, true members of the Lark Family, much more often. In the winter months - in other words, not during breeding season - the horned larks travel in flocks and often sweep across the ground in front of a traveling vehicle. They are not easy to capture on camera.

This time of year the birds tend to be solitary as they search for a mate. This fine specimen was willing to sit on a rock as I took numerous photos of him.

It is very easy to see how they got their name!

 What an amazing and wonderful headdress!