Friday, May 14, 2010

Dickcissel

In addition to the Bobolinks, the Dickcissels have made their way back! In flight Dickcissels make a low, "electric", buzzing fpppt. From an open perch in a field, this bird's song is a sharp dick dick followed by a buzzed cissel, also transcribed as skee-dlees chis chis chis or dick dick ciss ciss ciss

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7 comments:

  1. HollyMay 14, 2010 at 1:19 PM

    Great shots! I particularly like the last one where it's flying right toward you, with those gorgeous fans of wings.

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  2. Ruth's Photo BlogMay 14, 2010 at 7:32 PM

    Amazing shots.This bird reminds me of a MEadowlark only smaller.
    Blessings,Ruth

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  3. ShelleyMay 14, 2010 at 8:59 PM

    These are amazing - especially the last one when that beauty is coming right toward us in the photo! Beautiful captures!!!

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  4. troutbirderMay 16, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    How neat. I see them, bobolinks and meadowlarks as I bike through the restored prairie near us.

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  5. ChrisMay 16, 2010 at 10:35 AM

    Fantastic. I lveo the two last ones. They are very dynamic and very sharp!!

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  6. jalynn01May 17, 2010 at 1:37 PM

    The one and only Dicksissel I ever saw was in Central Park and he was in the grass so I didn't get to see all his parts as you did. Great capture Hannibal.

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  7. WillardMay 23, 2010 at 7:20 AM

    I love the action shots.

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