Male red-winged blackbird on cattail
The wetlands are alive with red-winged blackbirds. These males are lookouts for females that are building nests and sitting on eggs. The top one is very concerned and warning the neighbourhood that I am out and about.
It's not quite as crisp as I would have liked...but he wasn't sitting there very still and the light was not great. :)
Male red-winged blackbird on reed
This second one is a tad less worried about me and my camera...NOT! He was about to fly away.
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Great shots of the Red winged Black Birds. The male sod look pretty with their splash of red on the wings.
ReplyDeleteGreat captures...They always seem to fly away when I try to get a picture of them.
ReplyDeleteI bet a bunch can make a lot of noise.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots!
ReplyDeleteNicely done. I've seen a number of them here, also, but can't ever get a pic of them!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, the Easter Bunny may look overdressed but the mall is cold - they set the a/c way down low!
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I like that first photo. He is really working it!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Farmchick - giving it all he's got!
ReplyDeleteEG you got some good shots. In my area I find it's a race between Red Winged Blackbirds and Robins of who returns first in the spring.
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking beautiful shots!
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Betty
I really like the singing/calling bird.I'm not sure if these birds really sing. :)
ReplyDeleteLove that coloured shoulder patch .. so distinctive.
ReplyDeleteYou have captured him beautifully :)
ReplyDeleteThese two shots are wonderful! These birds are fun to watch.
ReplyDeleteI always think that these guys are the first sign that spring is coming! Nice shots.
ReplyDeleteNice shots, I love red-winged black birds, they are always the
ReplyDelete1st bird back in the spring. And they are not shy about letting you know they are back.
I really like the 'vocal' one... Both beautiful images anyway.
ReplyDeletesuch beautiful birds!
ReplyDeleteI love bird shots, spring is the most amazing season, lots of things happening, you see life everywhere!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous!!
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So pretty!
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Beautiful critter!
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Wonderful that the males guard the females! Such beautiful birds!
ReplyDelete-- K
Kay, Alberta, Canada
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Apparently capturing a bird with my camera takes more patience than I have. Yours are lovely, EG. And so are the birds.
ReplyDeleteSo handsome!
ReplyDeleteIt's not easy to capture birds! These are lovely - and that last one is very crisp and clear!
ReplyDeleteNice shots of one of my very favorite birds. they seem to be everywhere out here and there is a pair at the pond too. they are flighty guys aren't they. MB
ReplyDeleteA new bird for me - and very handsome he is too. I find these smaller birds very difficult to photograph. They flit away so fast and they are both aware of you and wary of the camera. I always imagine them consulting their agent to see if they'll pose for you :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bird!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful birds. I haven't seen any around yet this year. They nest by my brother's pond. Hopefully soon. Very nice shots!
ReplyDeleteSing it, birdie!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos - I've never gotten such a close shot of one, but I love watching them. There was one harassing a crow outside in the back a couple of days ago. Neither bird was giving the other any slack.