Red-winged Blackbirds are everywhere at the refuge, with the male birds sporting red and yellow shoulder badges. This time of the year the males fly to find high perches from which they belt out their incessant songs. They show no fear of cars and humans, and are easy to photograh.
Red-winged Blackbird
09 Monday Apr 2018
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Julie@frogpondfarm said:
What a beautiful bird .. lovely images
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you for visiting and commenting!
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quietsolopursuits said:
Superb images of a species that’s hard to photograph well!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you very much Jerry!
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M.B. Henry said:
No fear indeed! He looks fierce in that second photo! I used to see these all the time when I lived in Iowa. Don’t walk too close to their nests they will get a little aggressive
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you for commenting! That second photo: maybe I got too close to his nest.
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sandyjwhite said:
Nice shots! They actually appear occasionally at our feeders in early spring.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you! Once in a while I also see one at our feeder, especially when there is a snowstorm.
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sandyjwhite said:
Yes, looking for a quick, easy meal. Smart of them!
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Eliza Waters said:
Their song is the one I await every March to tell me spring has arrived. ‘Chirrreee!’
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neihtn2012 said:
Eliza, I think their song is finally coming true this week. đŸ™‚
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Sreejith Nair said:
Beautiful images đŸ™‚
You are very well rewarded for your efforts đŸ™‚
Thank you for sharing…
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you very much Sreejith!
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Sue (Mac's Girl) said:
Nice capture! They can be rather aggressive but are very handsome birds.
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neihtn2012 said:
They are indeed aggressive, and will attach other birds occasionally. Thanks Sue!
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