Image of Dickcissel

Description:

Three, adult Dickcissels were seen and one nest with 4 eggs was observed. The habitat was an outdoor nursery mostly of low, herbaceous plants and dirt service roads. I had previously located the nest by seeing a bird gather nesting material along a service road. The nest and bird were hard to see, even in close and is 'hidden' in the photo that appears to be only vegetation. This was the first documented report of Dickcissel nesting in the county.