Sunday hike through Tolay Lake Regional Park revealed several lark sparrows, and a single horned lark, the latter a bird I have been wanting to encounter for some time.
Lark Sparrow, Tolay Lake Regional Park, Petaluma
Lark Sparrow jumping up to fence post top
Lark Sparrow on the ground - a largish sparrow, in a class of its own.
The single black spot on its breast is one of its identifiers.
The day started cold and overcast, and this tree swallow did not want to move from its perch.
Cinnamon teal in flight - who knew this bird had so many colorful feathers! Tolay Lake.
Huge jack rabbit near entrance to park.
Owl's Clover wildflower
A single horned lark on the path in front of me.
Horned Lark, Tolay Lake Regional Park
Fiddle Neck wildflower - easy to see how this flower gets its name! Tolay Lake
Western Meadowlark in flight, Tolay Lake
 |  Lots of meadowlark displays by the males, with beautiful birdsong. |
Douglas Meadowfoam wildflower, Tolay Lake
Another Lark Sparrow at the end of the trail, Tolay Lake Regional Park, Petaluma