Chestnut-collared Longspur (Calcarius ornatus) 24 April 2004 - Pawnee National Grasslands, Colorado. Photos © 2004 Joseph Morlan

Here is a Chestnut-collared Longspur at Pawnee National Grasslands in Colorado. I'm used to seeing the drab winter plumage, so this bright breeding plumage male was a real treat.

Olympus 550z / Nikon FieldScope3 ED / 30XWA / hand-held.
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