Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Bobolink

The male Bobolink courts with the basic blackbird stance :
head down, neck feathers ruffled, tail fanned, and wings arched
downward, displaying his prominent white shoulder patches.



















Female



12 comments:

  1. WOW! I have never seen or heard of this bird. The male has magnificent back plumage. I loved sseing it sing and all the action on the video

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  2. The Bobolink has a pretty sound. Great photos. Have a happy day!

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  3. Great birds and wonderful photos.

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  4. Really interesting birds! Such distinctive markings, and their bird song is wonderful! Loved the photos, and the video was delightful!

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  5. What a cool bird! I've heard the song is quite memorable!

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  6. Absolutely wonderful. I would love to see these one day!!!

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  7. I've never heard of this bird Dominicque, but I think it's a beautiful bird! The first in the yellow flowers he very atmospheric but also the 3rd and 4th pictures.
    Groejtes, Helma

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  8. It's a wonderful species. Its cheerful song is so evocative.

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  9. Hello Dominique
    brilliant photos ... super sharp you can see every detail.
    Just because these birds are so fast on the road, those images are even more difficult to get
    regards Frank

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  10. I admire you for your patience and skill in getting this wonderful footage and photos! I have never seen a bob-o-link and just loved this!

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  11. Excellent captures of a beautiful bird!

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