A Western Meadowlark suddenly takes flight off a mullein stalk while making eye contact with the viewer.

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Size: 3300px × 2200px
Location: Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge
Photo credit: © Susan Hodgson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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