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Red-Wing Black Bird

A red-wing black bird the morning of the frozen sleet a week or so ago. I know spring has arrived when the males arrive to secure just the right bullrush stalks to nest within .  The females come a week or so later.  They are happily laying eggs and nesting these days.

 

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Nick Drake - Morthern Sky

 

Spring flowers are rating high on An Island Walk.

Red-Wing Black Bird

A red-wing black bird the morning of the frozen sleet a week or so ago. I know spring has arrived when the males arrive to secure just the right bullrush stalks to nest within .  The females come a week or so later.  They are happily laying eggs and nesting these days.

 

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Nick Drake - Morthern Sky

 

Spring flowers are rating high on An Island Walk.

comments (14)

  • Ray
  • Thailand
  • 5 May 2011, 01:13
It is a fine looking bird, Mary.
Mary MacADNski: A plain blackbird but for the red decoration on the outer wing.
  • Chris
  • England
  • 5 May 2011, 08:34
Well captured Mary
Mary MacADNski: Thanks, Chris. They don't stay still for long. They try to keep your attention away from the Missus and her brood.
love the red breast
Mary MacADNski: The red is just a patch on the outer-side of the wing. It is a blackbird otherwise.
  • Chad Doveton
  • Where latitude and longitude meet.
  • 5 May 2011, 09:52
What a lovely bright 'bib' this bird has Mary.
Mary MacADNski: The red is just a patch on the outer-side of the wing. It is a blackbird otherwise.
A very distinctive looking bird Mary.
Mary MacADNski: The red patch on the wing is very striking.
This isn't a species I recall seeing over here, the red breast is lovely.
Mary MacADNski: This is the red winged blackbird. They nest in dead reeds and rushes. The red is only on the back of it's wing
  • Scarlet
  • Netherlands
  • 5 May 2011, 12:12
The early bird catches the worm or in this case the stalk smile
Mary MacADNski: He's keeping my attention away from his beloved and her nest. That's his job.
Love the minimalist feel of this one, Mary.
Mary MacADNski: They certainly don't flock when on the water this way though they do in trees.
Great image, Mary.
Mary MacADNski: Thanks, Tom.
This is an amazing photo. Great composition!
Mary MacADNski: Thanks, Larry. I may paint this sometime.
A welcome sight but still looking pretty cold there
Mary MacADNski: That was a freak snowstorm in April. It is cold and rainy though so far this spring.
Great capture Mary of both the red-wing black bird and the ice crystals....sorry about your sleet a week ago....our lake is still closed over but melting a bit each day....Buddy went for a swim and a drink today at a boat ramp that has a bit of open water...i wish that i had my camera with mesad....petersmile
Mary MacADNski: I hate it when that happens.
Clearly trying to attract attention to himself
Mary MacADNski: That is exactly wht he is doing. His lady is sitting on her nest and he wants to keep you away from her.
well spotted......
Mary MacADNski: No, he's striped. LOL

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