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Photography => Ontario Birds => Topic started by: Irene on May 15, 2013, 05:24:49 PM

Title: My First ever Bobolinks!
Post by: Irene on May 15, 2013, 05:24:49 PM
As promised to a friend, I am posting them. This was so exciting as this was the first time I have ever seen this strange singing birds.

Trying to sneak up and not scare them, they are very skiddish:

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7284/8741555493_4aeae09e1a_c.jpg)

My favorite Bobolink (gotta love saying the name!):

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7285/8741551241_17e9712e0b_c.jpg)

Another not too bad shot for this quick little skiddish bird:

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7288/8742663012_d68d0ef496_c.jpg)

Not my greatest shot but it was worth the try:

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7293/8742658292_2c6faafe56_c.jpg)
Title: Re: My First ever Bobolinks!
Post by: Irene on May 15, 2013, 06:48:23 PM
Quote from: "rodbender"
Great shots I'm still looking for my first pic of one

Well there were about 1/2 a dozen down at Col. Sam Smith today, just have to listen for the R2 D2 sounds LOL that's what the sounded like to me. very strange and different bird sounds.
Title: Re: My First ever Bobolinks!
Post by: Rotarran on May 15, 2013, 07:45:43 PM
This might be my favourite bird because of its cool name, weird looks and Transformers sound effects lol.  Love these guys..great pics too!! :D
Title: Re: My First ever Bobolinks!
Post by: Palo on May 15, 2013, 10:04:21 PM
Beautiful captures Irene!  Congrats... I have yet to spot one.
Title: Re: My First ever Bobolinks!
Post by: Irene on May 15, 2013, 10:59:43 PM
Thanks guys, if you get a chance to get out to Sam's go for it, not sure how long they stick around.
Title: Re: My First ever Bobolinks!
Post by: Molebird on May 16, 2013, 10:16:51 AM
Love the pics Irene - have only seen them once a couple of years ago.  As my husband says - they seem to have their heads of backwards.  Thanks for posting.
Title: Re: My First ever Bobolinks!
Post by: Hunter on May 16, 2013, 05:59:28 PM
Congrats ! Great shots...
Title: Re: My First ever Bobolinks!
Post by: Reg on May 16, 2013, 07:00:01 PM
Super set Irene, Congrats. i'm still looking for my first.
Title: Re: My First ever Bobolinks!
Post by: Rotarran on May 16, 2013, 07:02:14 PM
Saw some today at the entrance of Leslie Spit.