Lapland Longspur, plate by John James Audubon
Audubon, Birds of America, plate 365
Songbirds

Lapland Longspur

Calcarius lapponicus
“On the coldest weekend of January, I set out in search of Horned Larks, Snow Buntings and Lapland Longspurs.”
February 4, 2026 · Read the column
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Feb 16, 2022first mention
Feb 4, 2026last mention

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Feb 16, 2022

It is at this time each year when my mind often drifts to thoughts of Snow Buntings, Horned Larks and elusive Lapland Longspurs.

Feb 22, 2023

On the coldest day of February I went searching for Snow Buntings, Horned Larks and elusive Lapland Longspurs.

Mar 12, 2025

It’s also amazing to know that so many different species have been spotted at this one location, highlights include a Yellow Rumped Warbler, Snow Buntings, Lapland Longspur, Horned Larks, a Rusty Blackbird, an American Pipit and particularly noteworthy ducks include, American Widgeon, Barrow’s Goldeneye…

Feb 4, 2026

On the coldest weekend of January, I set out in search of Horned Larks, Snow Buntings and Lapland Longspurs.