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Wednesday, March 24, 2010

First sighting



Every year as long as I can remember----hmmm where are we----Red-wing Blackbirds have nested by the pond. I have been hearing them but couldn't really see them until today. They nest in the reeds around the pond. Usually I male and 2 nests. The male owns the area and intruder beware, he guards his territory with determination.

19 comments:

cieldequimper said...

Your blackbirds have red in them! Wow!

VP said...

Beautiful images, but the first one is spectacular.

brattcat said...

The first time I saw a red-wing blackbird I stood in awe. I still find them to be beautiful birds. Glad you do too.

Anzu said...

I think it's really rare species
of bird.
I have never seen the bird in Japan.
It's easy to imagine your excitement.

Kelly K said...

O - ka - reee!

Unknown said...

It's a beautiful bird and a good sign too!

JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes) said...

We've been hearing the redwinged Blackbirds for a couple months now - those males come back so early to stake out their territory - it is great to see photos of them. Ours are all down in a swampy area that is protected from view by vegetation.

Magpie said...

Don't you love their song? They're thick here in the summer time in the fields of maize. They're strickingly beautiful.

Lowell said...

Good for you! I saw one of these the other day but couldn't get close enough to shoot it (with my camera!)...very nicely done.

Together We Save said...

Those birds are beautiful I have never seen them before.

Lady Di Tn said...

MB
Red wing black birds are not common in middle TN but I have seen them in the fields of West TN. peace

Louis la Vache said...

Both «Louis» et Mme la Vache really enjoy the images of birds you post, MB!

George said...

Your first photo of the Red-winged Blackbird is gorgeous. I'm glad you spotted him.

Lois said...

They are beautiful aren't they? I've seen few of them around here too.

Anonymous said...

Standing guard! Keep up the good work, Mr Redwing!

EG CameraGirl said...

Great catch, MB. I have seen and HEARD them but have not captured them with my camera!

Gaelyn said...

It must be spring in the NW. Love those colorful epulets.

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Oh how neat, Mary Beth.... I have only seen one Red-winged Blackbird (on our golf course--at a distance)--and would love to see more of them....

You captured some good pictures.
Hugs,
Betsy

Kcalpesh said...

Absolutely beautiful looking photos!

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