Two-time state champion Symphony Veloz is congratulated by her coach, Cody Rowell, after she won the Class 6A state title at 170 pounds. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Two-time state champion Symphony Veloz is congratulated by her coach, Cody Rowell, after she won the Class 6A state title at 170 pounds. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

CROWNING GLORY

Tim Farley
Friday, March 3, 2023
OKLAHOMA CITY — Elgin wrestlers Symphony Veloz and Ritson Meyer were favored to win, and they did.

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A Lapland longspur searches for seeds on the ground. Although it is sparrow like, note the dark line which outlines the ear. Also note the streaked flanks and black-tipped, dull orange bill. Additionally, if you look closely, you’ll see the long hind claw for which these birds received the name “longspurs.” RANDY MITCHELL | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

A Lapland longspur searches for seeds on the ground. Although it is sparrow like, note the dark line which outlines the ear. Also note the streaked flanks and black-tipped, dull orange bill. Additionally, if you look closely, you’ll see the long hind claw for which these birds received the name “longspurs.” RANDY MITCHELL | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

The Lapland longspur

Randy Mitchell - Special to Southwest Ledger
Sunday, March 12, 2023
The Lapland longspur is a common winter visitor to Oklahoma that isn’t commonly seen.
A pair of western grebes swims along at Lake Waurika recently. Note the long necks and long, pale-yellow bills. RANDY MITCHELL | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

A pair of western grebes swims along at Lake Waurika recently. Note the long necks and long, pale-yellow bills. RANDY MITCHELL | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

The western grebe

Randy Mitchell - Special to Southwest Ledger
Friday, March 3, 2023
A couple of years ago, I featured the Clark’s grebe, a very rare winter visitor to Oklahoma.
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