Another seasonal migrant, hearing the blackbird’s song in early spring gives all of us “Northerners” a lift! I usually see blackbirds perched on rushes or in branches. I spotted this bird on a log and it stayed put while I took some shots. Although their diet consists mainly of seeds, other plant material and insects, they will also eat small frogs, snails and mollusks. I think this bird was about to go on the hunt and wasn’t going to budge because I was close by.
May 14, 2016 at 6:07 am
Great photo. I agree, their call is an early and welcome sign of spring.
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May 14, 2016 at 7:51 am
Thank you.
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May 12, 2016 at 9:14 pm
Nice shot and reflection!
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May 12, 2016 at 10:38 pm
Thanks!
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May 12, 2016 at 11:00 pm
You’re welcome!
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May 11, 2016 at 8:45 pm
Nice you could capture the reflection. Wonderful shot
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May 11, 2016 at 9:16 pm
Thanks very much!
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May 11, 2016 at 8:20 am
As a northerner, whenever I hear the call of the red-winged blackbird I think of the heat of summer…
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May 11, 2016 at 9:32 am
Don’t we all😊
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May 11, 2016 at 3:32 am
Very nice
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May 11, 2016 at 7:34 am
Thank you!
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May 11, 2016 at 2:42 am
Nice detailed shot Belinda. UK Blackbird has a yellow beak as its splash of colour. Over past few weeks we have been greeted by its song to the morning and evening
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May 11, 2016 at 7:34 am
Thanks very much. That variation is interesting to learn.
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