Bobolink

I went to Wallkill River NWR and walked the Liberty Loop this morning. I went out primarily looking for warblers, but I only managed to find several Yellow Warblers and Common Yellowthroats. I was pleasantly surprised to find my first Bobolinks of the season, and to make it even better they were within decent photo distance. These photos are a bit noisy; I had the ISO very high because the morning was very gray.

One of two Bobolinks seen at Wallkill River NWR, 5/11/13.
One of two Bobolinks seen at Wallkill River NWR, 5/11/13.
Two of two. Bobolink at Wallkill River NWR 5/11/13.
Here’s another shot of the same bird with a closer crop.
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Two of two. Bobolink out at Wallkill River NWR, 5/11/13.
An extremely buttery Goldfinch at Wallkill River NWR 5/11/13.
An extremely buttery Goldfinch at Wallkill River NWR 5/11/13.
It has been fun and challenging getting back to shooting song birds. Song Sparrow at Wallkill River NWR, 5/11/13.
It has been fun and challenging getting back to shooting song birds. Song Sparrow at Wallkill River NWR, 5/11/13.