Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Wild Bird Wednesday

Wild Bird Wednesday #49
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I had to go back to the pond where the Red Wing Blackbirds hang out every year.   This year was disappointing.  I only found one male where in the past there were many.  No female in sight, but I know she is around because the male was protecting the sight. 






The Red Wing Blackbird is a handsome fella ... bully bird, yes, but only doing what comes naturally.They are one of my favorites at my feeder ...

23 comments:

TexWisGirl said...

such beautiful guys. :)

HansHB said...

Lovely bird, great colours.
Happy WBW to you!

Unknown said...

They are handsome!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

Unknown said...

What a beautiful bird!! I would welcome him, too!! Terrific captures for the day, Andrea!!

Carletta said...

You got some great captures that really show his colors!

mick said...

Red-winged Blackbirds are so beautiful and your photos are great.

sunshine said...

Interesting bird, hopeful they come back in larger numbers.

eileeninmd said...

Pretty shots of the RW Blackbird! They are expecially pretty in flight, love the colors.

The Queen Jester said...

I felt so honored to have them at my feeder while in Goose Island. I'd never had such a close up look at these majestic birds.
Their raucous shrill cry makes me giggle for some reason...I'm sure it's meant to sound intimidating, but it just makes me chuckle.

Karen said...

Great in flight shot! I have about a dozen RWB in my yard.

Elephant's Child said...

Such a gorgeous bird - and unlike anything we see here. Thank you. Lots.

JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes) said...

Sigh!

Arija said...

I'd say one was a hundred percent better than none at all and after al, isn't he a handsome fellow!

Carole M. said...

a beautiful bird to see

Anonymous said...

I love Red-winged Blackbirds! Great photos!

Irma said...

Beautiful pictures of a beautiful bird.
Kind regards, Irma

Anonymous said...

They are prevalent throughout the U.S., as are many of the blackbird species. We need them all, though; to each their purpose (bully or not). Nice pictures of him!

Saun said...

These are gorgeous thanks for stopping by and seeing Tickle & Sherman

Edna B said...

What great photos of your red winged blackbird. I have only seen one twice in my area. They really are quite beautiful. Maybe the female is busy tending to young 'uns. Wouldn't that be nice! You have a wonderful day, hugs, Edna B.

Unknown said...

He's a handsome fellow! Beautiful colours.

Neil said...

The red stands out beautiful bird.

Brian King said...

Fantastic shots! Love those red and yellow shoulders!

Stewart M said...

I really like these birds - they feature in the first pages of one of my favourite books.

The pelican is actually on a post in the sea - its an very sheltered bay - but it is the sea.

Thanks for your comments!

Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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