I have recently been interested in bobolink conservation. For those interested in learning more here is a link https://www.bobolinkproject.com/farmers.php. I saw some bobolinks the last few days and thought of how their nesting sites are often hayfields.
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Since there was no bird of the week how about I make a poll? What bird behavior should we try to see this week. Poll ends Tuesday 10:00 pm EST time and people have until next Tuesday same time to find this behavior in any bird species.
- Nest material carrying
- chasing of same or different species
- preening or bathing
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Forum curators, am I allowed to have links to outside sources?
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I wouldāve done āpreening or bathingā but I can cheat on that as I own my own bird. While Iām writing this heās sitting on my arm preening. 
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Yeah, I forgot to make one again. Thank you very much! Also great poll you just started. Thatāll get some good bird behavior discussion started.
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Yeah, I thought it could be fun to try and find a bird doing something. I enjoy watching their behavior.
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I absolutely love watching little birds chase bigger birds, and I have no idea why. I often see blue jays and red-winged blackbirds chasijg hawks or crows. Theyāre kind of little jerks, but I like watching it anyway.
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This sort of counts, I guess? A Prothonotary Warbler chasing off a female Painted Bunting that wants to land on āHisā branch.
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Wow! Really cool.
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Thanks! Right place, right time!
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Awesome photo! You never cease to amaze me with your skill.
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Awwwā¦thanks! Lots of practice!
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I literally own a million birdpools that are used daily. So if that option wins, Iām gonna finally finish a bird of the week challenge!
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That definitely counts! Incredibly photo! I have never seen a prothonotary warbler.
What camera do you use? This is mid motion. Awesome!
You can just decide not to include a captive bird.
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One of my favorite things Iāve seen in my backyard was a little hummingbird chasing a Merlin! It was super cool, and I find it both funny and adorable how tough those little birds are!
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Literally!?
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I use a Canon R7 with Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM telephoto zoom lens.
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Thank you. I am trying to decide on Cannon or Nikon for getting birds in motion but that is a little off topic from this forum.
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I created a forum for camera advice if anyone has input.
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Iām sure either would be an excellent choice. The main thing is, learn how to use it to its full capabilities, and practice a lot.
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