Further study of Loveland meadowlark suggests hybrid based on yellow of throat extending to malar region, while vocalizations match Lilian's Eastern Meadowlark. Better photos were obtained by Joe Kipper and Kevin Keirn this morning. Apologies for posting misleading report. Still a very interesting bird. The original eBird report can be viewed here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S69200399.
Nick Komar
Fort Collins CO
On May 16, 2020, at 9:22 AM, Nicholas Komar <quetzal65@comcast.net> wrote:
Lillian's Eastern Meadowlark singing territorially northeast of Bud Mielke reservoir in Loveland this morning. No tapes please as it is likely trying to breed here. I'll post recording of song and call to eBird tonight. Bobolink also present. Access on closed county road by foot, south of Cattail Pond, off CR19.
Lillian's Meadowlark appears like Wesfern but lacks yellow on malar. A telescope is helpful to view this character.
Nick Komar and Joe Kipper
Fort Collins
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