Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus), John Lake Playa, Coconino County

This Bobolink was found and photographed by Jason Wilder on 18 September 2021

Bobolink is a casual fall migrant to Arizona, with most individuals found being juveniles. Once a rare but regular fall migrant and occasional breeder in eastern Arizona, Bobolink in recent years has become very rare and was reinstated to the review list in 2005.

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

18 September 2021, photo by Jason Wilder