Recognition
Most everyone who lives in the country knows the Meadowlark. You can't
mistake it when it flushes from the tall grass, flashing the white
feathers on each side of its short tail. Another good field mark is the
yellow throat and black bib.
Haunts
Look for Meadowlarks in grassy open fields. They are often sighted on top
of fence posts near the Invermere airport. Meadowlarks will visit
cultivated fields to feed but they must have grasslands for nesting.
Schedule
The sound of the Meadow Lark marks the arrival of spring. There is never
any doubt about the date; it is proclaimed with a loud flute like melody
that can be heard for nearly half a mile.
Field Notes
The Meadowlark is not a true lark but justifies its name by singing as it
flies. Really, it is only a meadow blackbird as it belongs to the same
group as Red-winged Blackbirds with strong sharp bills and flat foreheads.
When on the ground, the Meadowlark walks from one spot to another instead
of hopping or running like most birds.
