Daily Postcard: This bright yellow meadowlark is one of three beautifying the landscape in the late afternoon Friday at Overlook Park in White Rock. Western Meadowlarks are colorful members of the blackbird family. They are the state bird of six states and known for their ‘flute-like’ song. Photo by Richard Skolnik

Saturday’s snow brought out scores of western and mountain bluebirds at Overlook Park. This mountain bluebird looks like he is trying to keep warm in the face of Saturday morning’s cold and wind. Photo by Richard Skolnik

Recent snow brought out bluebirds in many places in White Rock, including Pinon Trails. This female western bluebird is shown intensely surveying one of the paths within the subdivision. Photo by Richard Skolnik

House finches are extremely common in Los Alamos County. Their commonality, however, does not detract from their beauty as seen here recently in Overlook Park. Photo by Richard Skolnik