Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus), Gilbert Water Ranch, Maricopa County

This Bobolink was found by Sean Fitzgerald and Tyler Loomis and photographed by Sean Fitzgerald on 16 September 2015

Once a rare but regular fall migrant and occasional breeder in eastern Arizona, Bobolink in recent years has become very rare and was added to the list of review species. 

 Bright buffy yellow overall, striped back and crown, with a dark eye line and gray lores

16 September 2015, photo by Sean Fitzgerald

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