Western Meadowlark
Sturnella neglecta
A bright yellow grassland songbird with a black V on its chest. One of the most recognizable voices of open grasslands in the Okanagan.
Field Note
Its beautiful song can carry far across open ground.
Where to Spot It at ABNC
Scan fence posts, shrubs, and open grassland areas. You may hear the song before you see the bird.
Why It Matters
Grassland birds are closely tied to healthy open habitat and help tell the story of fragile local ecosystems.
Good to Know
Listen for a bright song coming from the grasslands.
Recent Sightings Around Vernon
From the iNaturalist community
May 18, 2026 · BC, Canada
by kalinocana
📷 (c) Kalin Antonio Ocaña, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
May 18, 2026 · BC, CA
by kalinocana
📷 (c) Kalin Antonio Ocaña, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Data from iNaturalist · © respective observers · Locations approximate