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Bobolink


Bobolink
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Copyright: Helene Provencher (chouette) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 302 W: 0 N: 843] (3000)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-06-19
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-06-19 22:15
Viewed: 1332
Points: 22
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Bobolink
Dolichonyx oryzivorus

A polygamous bird, the male Bobolink courts with the basic blackbird stance: head down, neck feathers ruffled, tail fanned, and wings arched downward, displaying his prominent white shoulder patches. Originally the Bobolink was probably confined to the central grasslands, but with the settling of the Northeast it quickly spread into New England. Now, with farms abandoned and the land returning to forest, the species is declining. Each fall, migrant Bobolinks gather in large numbers in southern rice fields, where their habit of eating grain has earned them the name "Ricebird."

Description: 6-8" (15-20 cm). Breeding male largely black, with white rump and back, dull yellow nape. Female and winter male rich buff-yellow, streaked on back and crown. Short, finch-like bill. Female Red-winged Blackbird is darker, less buffy, and has longer bill.

Nest Location: Ground-low nesting

Nest Type: Open-cup

Clutch Size: 4-7

Length of Incubation: 10-13 days

Days to Fledge: 10-14

Number of Broods: 1

Diet: Insects, seeds

Canon EOS Digital Rebel
Lens: Canon EF 75-300mm 1:4-5.6

Speed: 1/400 f/11
ISO 200
Focal Length: 250mm
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  • edji Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 83 W: 8 N: 22] (426)
  • [2005-06-19 22:18]

Très jolie photo. Cadrage excellent, exposition bien controllé et bonne profondeur de champs. Bravo!

Nice sharp photo.
I like the compo here. We usually don't see the greenish branch in this kind of photos.
Nice framing too.
TFS.

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  • twin Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 252 W: 17 N: 494] (3255)
  • [2005-06-20 0:27]

nice composition...
a super model and a beautiful pic...
well done...
thanks for posting

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3067 W: 231 N: 6167] (21074)
  • [2005-06-20 0:47]

Stunning picture, Helene. Details are very sharp and clear. Good exposure and beautiful colors. Excellent composition. Well done. TFS. : )

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  • AndyB Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1391 W: 32 N: 1350] (3982)
  • [2005-06-20 2:46]

A great capture,
Excellent composition,superb detail and colours.
Great work,well done.

TFS

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1575 W: 5 N: 2181] (12252)
  • [2005-06-20 21:19]

Une superbe composition, la pose de l'oiseau et l'éclairage sont excellents.

Félicitations pour la netteté et les détails.

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2241 W: 47 N: 3167] (10926)
  • [2005-06-21 3:37]

Voici une belle photo pour ce joli oiseau ! j'aime beaucoup la composition. Compliments !

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  • Luc Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1873 W: 304 N: 4300] (14729)
  • [2005-06-26 11:47]

Hello Hélène!
Personal assessment of the photo: excellent.
Strong visual impact.
Aptness of the photo for the site: excellent.
Personal assessment of the note: complete.
Thank you very much for sharing.
Have a good week!

  • Great 
  • optic Gold Star Critiquer [C: 322 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2005-06-27 7:25]

Magnifique!
Ce goglu est vraiment beau, la photographie splendide très beau cadrage,les couleurs et la profondeur de champ sont parfaites! 11/10 :-)

Félicitations Hélène,

Christian

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3315 W: 148 N: 6113] (18648)
  • [2005-06-28 7:13]

Ah Helene, very nice capture of the Bobolink with beautiful sharp colourings! Nice composition and good details. Well done! I love the name - Bobolink, he's such an attractive bird too.

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  • gelor Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 126 W: 3 N: 12] (523)
  • [2006-01-17 5:31]

Bonjour Hélène,
Une photo superbe de cet oiseau. Bonne idée que d'avoir laissé les feuilles du Red Robin. La netteté est impeccable. Bravo. Gérard

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