Red-winged blackbirds are among the earliest migrants to return in the spring. We see the males first and often hear their song before we spot them. The females are often found further into the woods gathering nesting material. Their colouring is more subtle than the males but just as beautiful I believe.
July 18, 2018 at 5:43 pm
Nice, sharp captures of the Red-winged in the branches, Belinda!
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July 18, 2018 at 6:20 pm
Thanks Ellen, an obliging subject!
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July 18, 2018 at 2:40 pm
These are beautiful, Belinda!
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July 18, 2018 at 2:47 pm
Thank you Pete!
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July 17, 2018 at 8:54 pm
Very Nice! They are fun birds to photograph! And to watch. Usually I see more males, so it is nice to females posted instead of the male!
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July 17, 2018 at 9:21 pm
Thanks very much!
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July 17, 2018 at 3:44 pm
Oversized sparrows!
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July 17, 2018 at 4:12 pm
Similar but the bill is quite different.
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July 17, 2018 at 12:47 pm
She’s perfectly camouflaged!
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July 17, 2018 at 3:41 pm
The females really are!
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July 17, 2018 at 11:58 am
I love the female’s beautiful markings as well. Great shots!
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July 17, 2018 at 3:40 pm
Thanks Donna. They are attractive too😊.
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July 17, 2018 at 10:14 am
Beautiful bird and smashing shots. They remind me a little of the Streaky Headed Seed-eater.
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July 17, 2018 at 3:39 pm
Thank you Ark.
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July 17, 2018 at 9:32 am
Such sharp beaks!
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July 17, 2018 at 3:36 pm
Well adapted to their needs.
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July 17, 2018 at 3:12 am
I envy you having all these birds so handy. Beautiful photos! Red-winged blackbirds have such a lovely call. Do these young ones have any kind of a call yet?
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July 17, 2018 at 7:10 am
Thanks Anneli. I’ve only heard the mature males sing.
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July 17, 2018 at 9:54 am
Probably the young would have a feeble imitation of it – I don’t know. I haven’t heard them either.
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