20251211 7336 dn Lapland Longspur.jpg by Hank Vander Velde

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11-Dec-2025	Hank Vander Velde

20251211 7336 dn Lapland Longspur.jpg

Ottawa West

I have not seen a Lapland Longspur for some 10+ years. I now found a couple amid a large flock of Snow Buntings foraging for corn spillage on and along a country road.

Nikon Z6III ,Nikkor 180 - 600, f5.6 - 6.3.
1/4000s f/8.0 at 430.0mm iso1600 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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Bert Ooms		18-Dec-2025 16:50
Great find! And what a beautiful member of the bunting family! Best, Bert

larose forest photos		17-Dec-2025 00:31
VERY nice! It has been years since I've seen one too. You got an excellent shot.

francoisconstantin		16-Dec-2025 13:33
Nice framing!!

Ghislaine et Réal Boulet		16-Dec-2025 12:54
Superb capture.

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		16-Dec-2025 05:26
Beautiful low angle shot of this beauty Hank. V

hayl		15-Dec-2025 22:43
Terrific to see it and it was kind enough to pose for a great photo.

Carl Carbone		15-Dec-2025 22:38
What a beauty! Great shot.

carol j. phipps		15-Dec-2025 21:50
Outstanding find and wildlife portrait. V

Claude Gagnon		15-Dec-2025 20:12
Very hard to find these nice ones!! Great for you and you got a great shot :))

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