Raising Bob... olink
I took Jess and Stasia to Miner this afternoon, a glorious and sunny day, for a guided walk tune-up, and, although Miner was downright sodden, we managed to keep our feet fairly dry... well, for a little while. The Bobolinks really put on a show, and the parents were very, very busy providing for the kids. While the adults are primarily seed eaters in the winter, and often gorge on rice, the Bobs switch to insects during the breeding season, and I believe they feed their youngsters almost pure protein. From the looks of what this presumptive papa has in his bill, the kids are hungry, very hungry. I hope dad is eating well himself, since he's clearly being kept busy by the demands of Bobolink -rearing.
Keywords:
Bobolink,
Miner Preserve
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