The fledgling Horned Lark photo is posted in the Howard County Bird Club 
Photo Gallery: 
http://www.howardbirds.org/photo_page/member_photos/HornedLark.htm

Bob&  Jo Solem

Laurel, MD 20723


On 3/24/2012 7:01 PM, Joe Hanfman wrote:
> The highlight of the Howard County Bird Club's field trip to Waterford Farm
> today was a recently fledged Horned Lark. A picture by Sue Earp, of this
> fledgling is attached to the eBird checklist, on the link below.
> Acording to the Birds of North America, Horned Larks have an eleven day
> incubation period. After 10 days their body is covered with contour
> feathers. The young bird we found today could already fly. It didn't soar
> like an eagle but at least it got a couple of feet off the ground for at
> least 10 yards. I suspect the larks were nesting in late February.
>
> http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S10250274
>

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