There were a number of Red-winged Blackbirds at the park when this young one landed quite close to me. I believe it’s a juvenille male.
BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY
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June 10, 2026 at 7:28 pm
I haven’t seen a juvenile blackbird in a long time. They’re so pretty especially watching them fly. Great capture, Belinda. 😊
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June 10, 2026 at 6:37 pm
An attractive young one!
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June 10, 2026 at 6:36 pm
Of course, my eye was drawn to the tree… 😉 Did you have a hard frost during blossom time? Something is not right with that branch!
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June 10, 2026 at 7:43 pm
We can have hard frosts well into May, I didn’t notice much damage elsewhere.
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June 10, 2026 at 6:22 pm
That is a very dark RW Blackbird that isn’t showing the telltale red patches, my guess is you are correct on your ID with that thick sharp bill. For some reason I do not see many juvis when I am out in the field
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June 10, 2026 at 7:32 pm
Thanks, it was the only one I saw among the other. rWBs.
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June 10, 2026 at 6:13 pm
I love their call. It sounds like they’re saying, ” Purple LEAder.”
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June 10, 2026 at 7:24 pm
I love hearing them in late March, they’re one of the first to return.
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June 10, 2026 at 5:17 pm
Never seen. Beautiful!
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June 10, 2026 at 5:37 pm
Thank you!
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