Rim Road

I drove along a rim northwest of Roundup.

Then I drove off the rim on this manky road.

Next morning: Common Nighthawks.

Common Nighthawk

by Gary Clark

Willson’s Phalaropes blow tiny horns.

Unlike most birds, female Wilson’s Phalaropes are more colorful than males.

A muskrat and Blue-winged Teal.

Blue-winged Teal

by Dan Pancamo

After the survey, I drove back up to the rim road and farther west (away from the highway).

Horned Larks and Grasshopper Sparrows were perched along the fence. The car acted like a blind; I rolled down the window and got close.

Horned Lark

Grasshopper Sparrows are ~ 5 inches long

Grasshopper Sparrow

Grasshopper Sparrow

Grasshopper Sparrow

Horned Lark