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Photography => Ontario Birds => Topic started by: Shortsighted on May 15, 2025, 06:27:44 PM

Title: In a Meadow - Bobolink + Meadowlark
Post by: Shortsighted on May 15, 2025, 06:27:44 PM

Although far away for such a low-light situation I'll take it anytime.  The bobolink has a liquid call and the meadowlark has such long legs that it looks awkward when it flies across the meadow.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Outdoor-Ontario/Outdoor-Ontario/i-THTn7Fz/0/MggzXdk3bDhmsjBFRRXr9mKdMGz4vb3wj86396STk/M/Bobolink%2Ccropped-M.png) (https://steinphotography.smugmug.com/Outdoor-Ontario/Outdoor-Ontario/i-THTn7Fz/A)
Bobolink

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Outdoor-Ontario/Outdoor-Ontario/i-485ZwH9/0/Lf9tjzvwkPhq9N58LKDVf3rGvdWN6pDg8nXBHqXJH/M/Meadowlark%2Ccropped-M.png) (https://steinphotography.smugmug.com/Outdoor-Ontario/Outdoor-Ontario/i-485ZwH9/A)
Meadowlark

Title: Re: In a Meadow - Bobolink + Meadowlark
Post by: Charline on May 18, 2025, 01:40:58 PM

I went to look for bobolinks in Bronte Creek Provincial Park last year, but had no luck.

Title: Re: In a Meadow - Bobolink + Meadowlark
Post by: Shortsighted on May 18, 2025, 04:05:11 PM

Bobolink were at Ashbridges Bay dune habitat and in the grass at the base of the spit.  In previous years they were also at Colonel Sam, as were Meadowlark.  Meadowlark have been seen at Cranberry Marsh this year.