Jeffco Bobolink

[Norm Lewis]

Following up on eBird reports by Aaron Shipe and Mark Chavez, this afternoon I paid a visit to Apex Park in Arvada. The park is behind the Apex Recreation Center, and includes a large parcel of tall grass habitat that is perfect for bobolink (as well as redwings, of which there are many). After a short period of searching, I saw the bobolink larking and singing, and it subsequently perched within seventy-five feet of me. While I observed, the bird spent all of its time in the eastern half of the meadow.

If you want to try for the bird, Apex Park is on 72nd Ave. a half mile west of Ward Road, on the south side of 72nd. Park in the large lot behind the rec center and follow the paved bike path south and east.

Norm Lewis

Lakewood, CO