I came across these horned larks during a recent walk along a beach in southern Connecticut the other week. Larks and buntings are often seen during the winter along the Long Island Sound coast. I’m yet to get a quality photo of one with its “horns” raised. Until then, enjoy these photos.

Larks typically breed in the Arctic, although there are breeding populations in the lower 48. Personally, I’ve seen them only in the winter on beaches and other open areas.

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