Dickcissels and Bobolink give good showing today

This morning a friend of mine from the west slope of Colorado and a friend of hers from the upper Arkansas River area drove down to Canon City to see the Dickcissel and Bobolink. At least 3 male Dickcissel were singing, and at two were perched high showing off their plumage, at the farm I sent them to. Also at least one male Bobolink cooperated by displaying and singing from a electric line above the road.

In addition to the serenade and great views, Linda and her friend got great views of a singing Lazuli Bunting. And a Common Yellowthroat joined the chorus of songs in the background.

And the best thing is that the Bobolink have been in these fields, which have not yet been mowed, for 3 weeks and the Dickcissel for a few days less. This means that the odds are good that at least some of their offspring will have time to fledge or at least be old enough to leave the nest with the possibility of survival. This is great news especially for Dickcissel as these are on the Partners In Flight and the National Audubon Societies Watch Lists.

SeEtta