Dickcissels have been abundant this year. Not only that but they always seem to be posing for photos.
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Burlington Prairie – Dickcissels
I took Bella Nova Scotia to a local forest preserve called Burlington Prairie. The weather was hot (as it has been everywhere lately) so we just took a fast loop. Dickcissels were calling constantly from all directions. Dickcissel Bella Nova Scotia Thirsty pup going for a drink Beautiful open farm country!
Digiscoping Among Ghost Trains at Lost Mound
Lost Mound is located where the once vibrant Savanna Army Depot once was (still there, just not operational). It is part of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge and is a birder’s paradise, yet still fairly unknown. The signs and sights tell you otherwise, but Lost Mound is unbelievable when it comes to birds.
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Phriday Photo – Canon’s Last Firing?
After spending an evening hiking and chasing a storm with Bella, I discovered a slight problem. The trusty Canon Rebel XTi that had taken a TON of shots was unresponsive. I have no idea what happened and will be taking it into a camera store this weekend but this Dickcissel could well be one of
Phriday Photo – Dickcissel Singing at 800mm
Dickcissel {Spiza americana} 800mm [Canon 100-400 lens with 2x extender] Learn more about Dickcissels at Cornell’s All About Birds
31 Cool Bird Facts #4 – Dickcissel
Dickcissels [Spiza americana] are a fun sparrowish bird of the prairies and are considered (ignorantly) as an agricultural pest on their wintering grounds. Populations declined greatly in the 1960s and 70s, but are somewhat stable now. In preparation for fall migration, Dickcissels begin assembling in larger and larger flocks that gradually coalesce into flocks of
Deer Run Birding Field Trip-Survey
Saturday we were part of a wonderful field trip to Deer Run Forest Preserve, the place we have been surveying since December 1st. We had around 15 birders and saw quite a few nice prairie birds REALLY well. Spiderwort Over the last few days Veery and Birdfreak have each been out to Deer Run but
