Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Newmarket Pond

Newmarket park last weekend

When out for walks, I'm still looking for wild blossoms here north of Toronto.   But a sure sign of spring is the red-winged blackbird you can barely see at the base of the cattails.

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36 comments:

  1. Suburban GirlApril 23, 2014 at 7:03 AM

    I had to look carefully but I found him!

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  2. Yogi♪♪♪April 23, 2014 at 7:21 AM

    You have a sharp eye for birds and photograph opportunities.

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  3. AnonymousApril 23, 2014 at 7:28 AM

    Well spotted!

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  4. The CrankyApril 23, 2014 at 7:34 AM

    I found him too!

    We all have something which says 'spring' to us; for me it's the spring peepers (wee tree frogs) singing away just as soon as it's warm enough.

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  5. Pamela GordonApril 23, 2014 at 7:43 AM

    Soon that pond will be alive with creatures and the browns will turn green. And, the spring peepers will be singing away all night. Love that.

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  6. JudyApril 23, 2014 at 7:46 AM

    There are a lot of redwings out now!! The air is alive with birdsongs!

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  7. RoanApril 23, 2014 at 7:50 AM

    I like the browns in this shot! There are lots of red wings at Bro O's pond. They are always scolding me. The male also hops around like his wing is broken to steer me away from the nest.

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  8. William KendallApril 23, 2014 at 7:51 AM

    A nice and peaceful pond. I haven't seen redwings but I assume they are about.

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  9. RevrunnerApril 23, 2014 at 7:52 AM

    And hopefully it wasn't just a blackbird that lost its way. :-)

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  10. PerthDailyPhotoApril 23, 2014 at 8:29 AM

    Gosh, well spotted EG, you sure don't miss much :)

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  11. DarlaApril 23, 2014 at 8:32 AM

    I spotted that blackbird after I read your words, I was first taken by the ripples on the pond.

    Darla

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  12. KateApril 23, 2014 at 8:44 AM

    Wonderful photo of muted shades.

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  13. MadSnapperApril 23, 2014 at 8:47 AM

    I did not see the bird, I was to busy looking at the grasses. i do love grass of any kind.

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  14. 21 WitsApril 23, 2014 at 9:55 AM

    It's a wonderful life, outside and all around!

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  15. KarenApril 23, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    I like the brown winter grass.

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  16. orchid0324April 23, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    Dearest EG CameraGirl;
    I can spot the red-winged blackbird♪ And loved the texture of this photograph with cattail♡♡♡

    Sending you Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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  17. TexWisGirlApril 23, 2014 at 11:10 AM

    nice! we have a flock of females still hanging around my feeders. i wish they'd move on!

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  18. Gillian OlsonApril 23, 2014 at 11:32 AM

    Yes it is a sure sign and sound of spring here too!

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  19. MersadApril 23, 2014 at 11:57 AM

    Well hidden I must say! :)

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  20. Small City ScenesApril 23, 2014 at 11:58 AM

    Sure is a pretty image. I like the red winged Blackbirds. MB

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  21. AnonymousApril 23, 2014 at 12:58 PM

    It really has been a struggle to find spring this year. I'm amazed at how much like fall everything still is. Lovely shot.

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  22. maryaustriaApril 23, 2014 at 1:20 PM

    A beautiful photo! I found also the bird! :)

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  23. RedPatApril 23, 2014 at 1:36 PM

    Hearing them always means spring to me!

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  24. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 23, 2014 at 2:04 PM

    I see him ... and I bet you heard him first before you saw him! I'm glad you finally are getting some Spring.

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  25. Susan AndersonApril 23, 2014 at 3:09 PM

    I really like cattails. In fact, I have an arrangement of them in my house!

    =)

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  26. DeniseinVAApril 23, 2014 at 3:36 PM

    This would be a pretty picture even without the bird but I'm glad you spotted him. I love red-wings, they have such a neat call.

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  27. cieldequimperApril 23, 2014 at 3:57 PM

    I hope you heard it sing!

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  28. Coloring Outside the LinesApril 23, 2014 at 7:15 PM

    You would think they would be easy to spot, but I have a hard time seeing them. Nice shot.

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  29. Ruth HiebertApril 23, 2014 at 7:34 PM

    Lovely shot. The Red-winged Blackbird is sure sign of spring,alright.

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  30. Gail DixonApril 23, 2014 at 7:51 PM

    Beautiful browns and blues in this photo. Yep, I see the red-winged blackbird. Cute!

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  31. StephanieApril 23, 2014 at 9:37 PM

    Good thing you mentioned it as I was going to comment on the lack of ice and snow in your area. Great shot!

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  32. RandyApril 23, 2014 at 10:12 PM

    Sneaky little guy.

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  33. UnknownApril 24, 2014 at 7:27 AM

    A wonderful picture, well done!

    Best, Annie

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  34. CarverApril 24, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    I love to spot birds in the reeds. Lovely shot.

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  35. kayerjApril 24, 2014 at 1:17 PM

    that is a lovely shot of the pond, we get red-winged black birds in our marshes too. They are fun to watch.

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  36. Lisa GordonApril 25, 2014 at 7:36 AM

    I see him!!
    This is such a pretty photograph.
    So peaceful.
    You have a great weekend!

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