It was that time of the year and I thought I would check to see if the Bobolinks are back at Retzer Nature Center. They were giving nice views from a distance. Males were chasing around some females. These are interesting birds to follow as they move to different spots, the males calling to the females. There is no sense in trying to figure out where they will land next. I stood at one location and they once in a while landed near me for a couple of photos. I think I saw 5 of them, 3 males and 2 females. Always fun to watch these birds. It was a cloudy day with some good breezes at times, making it seem tough for these birds to hang on to lanky old flower stalks from last year’s wildflowers, but I’m sure they are used to it. Temps around 70 degrees. Images were taken on May 31, 2022.
The male Bobolink calling to the female a ways away…
In between calling…
The female Bobolink perched in some old Yellow Coneflower stalks from last years wildflowers looking at the male…
The female perched a distance from a male…
From a distance the male hangs on tight calling…
The female…
The male hanging on with a good wind…
A look back for a female…
Flying by…
Female just trying to hang on…
Male calling…
As usual, super great photos
Bobolinks are wonderful birds you bring to us housebound types. Thank you.
Stunning! I learned a lot. Thank you.