The female Red-winged Blackbird has more subtle colouring than her male counterpart but is an attractive bird by any standard. I’ve only seen the female once before, the males seem to be less shy and their song fills the woods beginning mid-March, one of the first spring migrants to our area. This bird and her mate were in the open as I walked along and I took this shot.
May 31, 2017 at 4:20 am
Beautiful portrait.
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May 31, 2017 at 7:11 am
Thank you.
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May 29, 2017 at 3:42 pm
I remember in my early birding days trying to ID this large “sparrow”. Now I know. Nice shot.
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May 29, 2017 at 3:45 pm
Thank you!
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May 28, 2017 at 8:14 am
She is lovely!
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May 28, 2017 at 10:13 am
Thanks!
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May 27, 2017 at 9:26 pm
Great, crisp shot and nice pose of this perky bird, Belinda!
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May 28, 2017 at 7:53 am
Thank you Ellen. It’s always nice to catch a bird in a slightly different pose.
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May 27, 2017 at 1:43 pm
Good for you, for identifying this one!
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May 27, 2017 at 2:37 pm
I’d seen one before and in this case her identity was confirmed by the company she kept😊
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May 27, 2017 at 5:47 pm
Her company may have helped, but otherwise I think it would be hard to make that ID. I’m sure you’re getting to be an expert on these guys though.
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May 27, 2017 at 10:55 am
It is difficult to spot the females because the males are so vibrant and dominant, so I love that you captured her here, Belinda. She is so beautiful.
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May 27, 2017 at 2:30 pm
Thank you Jet!
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May 27, 2017 at 9:36 am
Females are often given less attention … so I appreciate your giving her the spotlight here! I think her pattern is far prettier than her male counterpart.
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May 27, 2017 at 10:01 am
They are very attractive, pleased to give her centre stage😊
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May 27, 2017 at 3:07 am
It is a very beautiful bird, Belinda 🙂 Wonderful photo!
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May 27, 2017 at 9:56 am
Thanks very much Pete!
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May 27, 2017 at 1:27 am
a subtle beauty 🙂
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May 27, 2017 at 9:56 am
Thank you.
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