Bobolinks at Marl Bed Flats

Bobolink

This morning I drove out to Marl Bed Flats this morning. I was hoping to see a Long-billed Dowitcher that was reported here a few days ago.  I didn't find him, but I did find a lot of other birds.  I was surprised to see about 100 Bobolinks.  These are the first I've ever seen, so I was pretty amazed to see so many.

Bobolink

Bobolink

Bobolink

Bobolink

Bobolink

I also saw many other birds there.  American White Pelicans and a Red-winged Blackbird on posed nicely for photos.

American White Pelican

Red-winged Blackbird

These pretty flowers were also blooming, which a friend identified as Sensitive Briar. They're so pretty I might have to return with my macro lens.

Sensitive Briar