2 Horned larks, one fuzzy, one in foreground in focus. Horned Larks are small sparrow-like birds, sporting a black mask with yellow chin, brown above, pale below. So named for the horn-like feathers atop their head.

Horned Larks are small sparrow-like birds, sporting a black mask with yellow chin, brown above, pale below. So named for the horn-like feathers atop their head (not visible in this photo).

Went looking for a certain bird species yesterday and came away with another. Meet the Howards', who reside at Howard Marsh Metropark during non-breeding months. #birds #HornedLark #Naturephotography #HowardmarshMetropark #ohbirding

Virginia rails are small, chicken-like birds of marshes.

They are smaller than Clapper and King rails and possess a gray face with reddish bill and cinnamon colored back.

They are a secretive bird, using freshwater marshes and reeds to hide among, while searching for food.

For additional information, click this link to ebird.com https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Virginia_Rail/overview

Took a break from stress and went birding Sunday, hoping to catch some cuties. As luck would have it, I was fortunate enough to snap up some immature Virginia Rails as they ran in and out of the reeds. #Birds #BirdingOH #HowardMarshMetropark #Nature #photography #VirginiaRail

Was tracking a Western Cattle Egret, when this Great Egret began flying right at me. Attention diverted; I snapped a few quick shots just as he changed course and then flew to the right of me. #Birds #Nature #BirdingOH #Summerbird #photography #HowardMarshMetropark #GreatEgret