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Beautiful plumage |
Lapland Larkspurs are chirpy little sparrow sized birds that nest throughout Baffin Island. We have a few that keep us company throughout the day and part of the night. They go to nest for a few hours when the sun is at its lowest, but during the rest of the day they are flitting around and singing.
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This nest was built on the ground under the gnarled branches of an arctic willow. It has six eggs. |
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The female is less flashy than the male, but she's good at giving you the stink eye if you get too close to her eggs. |
Photo Credit: Tim Rast
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