Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Bobolink

Male Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus) in breeding colours

This bobolink is sitting high up in a spruce tree wearing his fanciest colours!

Before traveling north from their wintering grounds in south-central South America, male Bobolink's moult to have feathers with yellow tips, but on their journey across the Gulf of Mexico to southern Canada, the tips wear off revealing stunning black and white feathers.

After breeding in hayfields and pastures, bobolinks move to freshwater marshlands and moult again. During the non-breeding season, male and female bobolinks look very much alike in brown and buff plumage.
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45 comments:

  1. MersadMay 26, 2015 at 6:07 AM

    A gorgeous bird.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  2. eileeninmdMay 26, 2015 at 6:43 AM

    The bobolink is a pretty bird, it looks like they are wearing a white cap. Great shot, have a happy day!

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  3. DarlaMay 26, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    What a stunningly clear photo. A handsome bird.

    Darla

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  4. MICKAN from QUEENS FIELD¸.•°`♥✿⊱╮May 26, 2015 at 7:51 AM

    A beautiful bird!

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  5. Gill - That British WomanMay 26, 2015 at 8:20 AM

    thanks for sharing the info as I didn't know about the different feather colours of this bird.

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  6. MadSnapper n BeauMay 26, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    I remember hearing these birds growing up in GA but don't remember seeing one. so cute

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  7. KateMay 26, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    Your outstanding photos and the information you provide are interesting and instructive.

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  8. VPMay 26, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    I checked out the bird because that name sounded so strange... Great picture, as always, by the way!

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  9. TexWisGirlMay 26, 2015 at 9:07 AM

    i've not seen them since i left wisconsin many years back.

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  10. Mary HoneMay 26, 2015 at 9:58 AM

    He's quite the looker.

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  11. MontanagirlMay 26, 2015 at 10:00 AM

    Absolutely stunning photo!!

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  12. KayMay 26, 2015 at 10:23 AM

    What a gorgeous bird! I don't think I've seen one of these. Beautiful shot!

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  13. William KendallMay 26, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    Handsome fellow!

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  14. 21 WitsMay 26, 2015 at 11:03 AM

    On guard, pretty bird!

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  15. Sylvia KMay 26, 2015 at 11:21 AM

    What a handsome fellow he is!! I've not seen one like him before. And a superb capture as always!! Hope your week is off to a great start! Enjoy!

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  16. A Colorful WorldMay 26, 2015 at 12:01 PM

    Gorgeous shot! Loved learning about bobolinks as well. Great post!

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  17. UnknownMay 26, 2015 at 12:40 PM

    It's a beautiful bird.

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  18. handmade by amaliaMay 26, 2015 at 12:48 PM

    A great photo! My first bobolink.
    Amalia
    xo

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  19. Silver ParrotMay 26, 2015 at 1:53 PM

    Great photos and interesting information about the seasonal plumage changes. We don't have Bobolinks here so it was nice to see and learn a bit about them!

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  20. Gail DixonMay 26, 2015 at 1:55 PM

    He's a pretty boy! We had reports of Bobolinks near me, but when I went to the area I couldn't find them. Would love to see one. Just one! :)

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  21. RedPatMay 26, 2015 at 2:22 PM

    Many wardrobe changes, EG!

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  22. Adam JonesMay 26, 2015 at 2:32 PM

    Oh that's a new bird for me. Great image.

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  23. Linda W.May 26, 2015 at 3:10 PM

    Cute bird! Looks like he was posing for you.

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  24. Small City ScenesMay 26, 2015 at 3:42 PM

    What pretty bird. Good info too.
    MB

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  25. Margaret Birding For PleasureMay 26, 2015 at 5:16 PM

    Beautiful bird shot.

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  26. RoseMay 26, 2015 at 6:40 PM

    I have watched for years for the bobolinks to come back to the strip pit area and have yet to see them again...loved seeing yours.

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  27. Ruth HiebertMay 26, 2015 at 7:06 PM

    WOW!!! That's a stunning picture.

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  28. LoisMay 26, 2015 at 7:13 PM

    Great picture of a handsome bird!

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  29. MichelleMay 26, 2015 at 7:30 PM

    Sweet bird!

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  30. AnonymousMay 26, 2015 at 8:44 PM

    I haven't seen any this year. They are such pretty birds.

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  31. RandyMay 26, 2015 at 9:38 PM

    Looks like a character.

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  32. GreenComotionMay 26, 2015 at 10:09 PM

    Never seen one before, so thank you, for the very nice photo of a cool bird!
    Have a Beautiful Day, Tina!!
    Peace :)

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  33. StephanieMay 26, 2015 at 11:12 PM

    Oh he is beautiful!

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  34. LowellMay 27, 2015 at 6:31 AM

    Very nice. I've heard the name but don't think I've seen one before. And I do appreciate your informational commentary!

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  35. PerthDailyPhotoMay 27, 2015 at 9:09 AM

    Your little bobolink is balancing very prettily for you here EG, bet he didn't stop for long, well captured .

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  36. KathyMay 27, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    How interesting about the feather colors. We don't have bobolinks here so I enjoyed learning a little about them.

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  37. JeevanMay 27, 2015 at 11:15 AM

    Superb capture with the bird and nice learning about it a bit!

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  38. AnonymousMay 27, 2015 at 12:29 PM

    Lovely capture.

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  39. HalcyonMay 27, 2015 at 1:20 PM

    What a cute little guy! Does he have a nice song too?

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  40. OhmydearestsMay 27, 2015 at 1:47 PM

    What a gorgeous little bird! Beautiful!

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  41. thewovenspokeMay 27, 2015 at 2:16 PM

    Beautiful bird and photo also.

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  42. Pamela GordonMay 27, 2015 at 3:17 PM

    We have a lot of Bobolinks around the fields and hedgerows here and I enjoy their songs throughout the day. I didn't know these facts about them though. What a long way some birds travel to get here! Your photo is beautiful.

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  43. cieldequimperMay 27, 2015 at 3:17 PM

    What a pretty fellow, I'd never heard of him!

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  44. RohrerbotMay 27, 2015 at 11:04 PM

    I love Bobolinks. They are a blackbird that we DO NOT have here in Arizona. If one does visit, it's extremely rare. So enjoy these beauties. I loved them so much during my visit to Maine that I just snapped pic after pic. Congrats!

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  45. Mary Howell CromerMay 28, 2015 at 6:10 AM

    Oh to see a Bobolink one day, what a beauty you captured!

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