Saturday, April 26, 2014

Red Wings

Male Red-winged Blackbird

The red wings are back and ravaging my bird feeders. I wish they knew better how to share with other birds! The announce they are coming in to the feeders from far away, scaring everyone else away.

 Female last fall

I am linking with Saturday Critters HERE.

35 comments:

  1. Ka-ree! After the Canada Geese they are are most common summer bird in my neighbourhood.

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  2. What original birds. This colorful patch on the wings is adorable.
    Greetings :)

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  3. Oh the male is absolutely beautiful, and so are your photos! But bad they scare all the others away! :/
    :)

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  4. unfortunately a not so good side to some of the birds who frequent our gardens ... very photogenic none the less

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  5. I rarely see them around home. They are abundant at nearby lakes though, and I love to spot the flash of red in the reeds. Great shots!

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  6. Lovely.
    I think the hummingbird also does the same thing. They don't allow other birds near the bird feeder.

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  7. Beautiful markings on that male bird!

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  8. They are ferocious when it comes to defending their nest. Good shots!

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  9. They are very striking, aren't they?!!! I used to see them all the time when I lived on Galveston Island. Living in central Houston, I don't see them at all. I miss them! Happy Critter Day!

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  10. The female certainly looks different from the male. Her markings are pretty.

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  11. so pretty sitting on the post... our blackbirds are extremely loud..

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  12. we still have quite a few hanging here! wish they'd move north to your feeders! :)

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  13. We have tons of them here too. They seem to share quite well with the other birds though. That's a terrific shot of the female, I'm not seeing too many of them.

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  14. We don't have red winged black birds here in the city, but just saw one - only one - on a country drive. We used to see them by the thousands.

    Nice images.

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  15. Hi EG That blackbird shot on that pole is really lovely. If you didn't put food out for them you would probably not get these great shots!

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  16. I see them along the railway tracks near us but hear them from far away!

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  17. Wonderful shots of these beautiful birds! I have some living down by the pond, but I can't seem to get close enough for a really good shot like yours. Maybe some day!

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  18. I just posted a wee vid of red-wings!
    (ツ) from Cottage Country Ontario , ON, Canada!

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  19. We are having the same problem the cowbirds, another member of the blackbird family. Pesky critters! Stealing food from our cardinals!

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  20. Dearest
    Oh, your picture of Red Wings is wonderful; the contrast of male and female is great♡♡♡

    So sorry for my belated comment, wishing you are having wonderful weekend.

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

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  21. And yet they look so innocent. They should learn to share.

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  22. They are beautiful.I don't see them at the feeder,but I guess that's a good thing.

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  23. They look beautiful, though naughty.

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  24. It is a shame they are so loud! I do think they are pretty birds, love the colors on their wings.. Great shots. Thank you for sharing your post with my critter party.. Have a happy day.

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  25. I like these birds, but they never like me. I run into them all the time by our garden, which is next to Bro O's pond. They scold me when I get too close.

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  26. But who could turn these beautiful guys (and gals) away !?

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  27. I've always loved these birds...never realized what interesting patterns the female has in their feathers! Nice shots!

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  28. Too bad such beautiful birds are such rascals!

    =)

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  29. Great captures. They were always my favorites when I was young.

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