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~ Near the resting Hirundo rustica was a single Mirafra hypermetra, Red-winged Lark. As its swallow neighbors, Mirafra hypermetra had fluffed up its plumage in order to dry the morning drizzle's damp effect, and to remain warm in chilly temperatures. Not disposed to serenade us, the lark was nonetheless curious, turning its head several times in our direction. Hark, hark, the Lark!