Sunday, July 20, 2014

Mid July

Male Red-winged Blackbird

The marshes here are alive with red-winged blackbirds guarding their territories.

In the wild

Nature is looking very festive!

 Female Red-winged Blackbird

This red-winged female looks like she's flirting, don't you think?

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45 comments:

  1. Margaret Birding For PleasureJuly 20, 2014 at 5:17 AM

    HI EG I do think she is flirting. She has a very naughty look! Great first shot.

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  2. Alexa TJuly 20, 2014 at 5:41 AM

    Beautiful...

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  3. MadSnapperJuly 20, 2014 at 5:43 AM

    this is a first for me. i think the female is prettier than the male in this bird.. they are beautiful and i love the to row far right.. so gorgeous

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  4. AndyJuly 20, 2014 at 5:56 AM

    Last week I saw a male Red-wing blackbird with no head feathers. I have heard of this happening to Cardinals but not to theses guys. I assume it is just a moulting process.

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  5. eileeninmdJuly 20, 2014 at 6:17 AM

    Pretty shots of the RW Blackbirds. And the butterfly is gorgeous.. Pretty photos and mosaic!

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  6. KateJuly 20, 2014 at 6:22 AM

    Wonderful ca[tires of those beautiful birds, enhanced by your collage of blossoms!

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  7. RevrunnerJuly 20, 2014 at 6:55 AM

    All nature sings!

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  8. Carole M.July 20, 2014 at 7:51 AM

    lovely nature here and I think the female r/w is very attractive too

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  9. MersadJuly 20, 2014 at 8:07 AM

    Both are gorgeous. Amaying wildlife shots!

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  10. Minoru SaitoJuly 20, 2014 at 8:14 AM

    Hi! Nice captures. Your mosaic photo is very lovely. Thanks for sharing. Wishing you a wonderful sunday.

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  11. TexWisGirlJuly 20, 2014 at 8:20 AM

    just beautiful.

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  12. BirdmanJuly 20, 2014 at 8:54 AM

    Good wildlife capture.

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  13. DeniseinVAJuly 20, 2014 at 9:51 AM

    Great shots! The Red-wing is one of my favorite birds and I love to listen to their trill.

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  14. bj July 20, 2014 at 10:18 AM

    Yes, ma'am...I do indeed think she is flirting...very sassy looking.:)
    Beautiful photos.
    Thanks for coming by.

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  15. Magia da InêsJuly 20, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    ✿✿º°｡
    Imagens muito bonitas.
    Bom domingo!
    º°｡♡♡彡
    Boa de semana!
    Beijinhos.
    ♪♬♫º°

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  16. DebbieJuly 20, 2014 at 10:27 AM

    july is just beautiful where you are!! i have never seen/noticed the female red winged so close up. she is a beauty!!!

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  17. William KendallJuly 20, 2014 at 10:42 AM

    Beautiful shots, EG. Yes, she does seem to have something of a flirtatious streak going on...

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  18. William KendallJuly 20, 2014 at 10:42 AM

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  19. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowJuly 20, 2014 at 12:21 PM

    Gorgeous!

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  20. Ginny HartzlerJuly 20, 2014 at 12:38 PM

    What a wonderful surprise. These are so up close and gorgeous, they look like painted portraits!

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  21. RohrerbotJuly 20, 2014 at 1:07 PM

    I agree! She looks like she's up for a date. Love these birds. My eyes now begin to shift towards the Tricolored Blackbirds in California. I love blackbirds. This year we had beautiful views of the nesting Brewer's, Yellow-headed, and Red-winged. Great shots of the female. I always love beginning birders the first time they see the female....they don't believe that's she's a red-winged:) Happy birding!

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  22. GeorgeJuly 20, 2014 at 1:07 PM

    You've gotten some marvelous photos of the beauty of mid-July. I especially like your portrait of the male Red-winged Blackbird.

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  23. MaggidJuly 20, 2014 at 3:01 PM

    These shots are BEAUTIFUL!!!
    you are definitely and artist - and i am lifted by the view . . thanks, i needed that.

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  24. RedPatJuly 20, 2014 at 3:14 PM

    She is a little flirt I think! Saw my first Monarch of the season today.

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  25. KayJuly 20, 2014 at 4:26 PM

    I love all these shots and the closeup of the RWBB female is wonderful. She does indeed look like a flirt. Who'd have thought?!?

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  26. Our photosJuly 20, 2014 at 4:34 PM

    I like the blackbirds, very nice !

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  27. CloudiaJuly 20, 2014 at 4:45 PM

    how rich you make us with these gems!




    ALOHA from Honolulu
    ComfortSpiral
    =^..^= <3

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  28. KathyJuly 20, 2014 at 4:51 PM

    I don't believe I've ever seen the female red wing. She's actually quite pretty.

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  29. AnonymousJuly 20, 2014 at 7:54 PM

    She is very pretty and yes I think she is acting all coquettish!

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  30. RandyJuly 20, 2014 at 8:51 PM

    What a handsome bird.

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  31. JackJuly 20, 2014 at 9:32 PM

    What a nice collection of images, EG!

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  32. RoanJuly 20, 2014 at 10:45 PM

    She is flirting for sure! Love the male shot, too. Beautiful flowers!

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  33. StephanieJuly 20, 2014 at 10:52 PM

    I adore the last shot!

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  34. AnonymousJuly 21, 2014 at 4:25 AM

    Wildlife at its best!

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  35. orchid0324July 21, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    Oh yes, she looks like making herself cute deliberately♡♡♡ Since I had friends like you, it was SUCH a surprise that how female and male look different, as I've noticed your Red-winged Blackbird here, too:-) And enjoyed the beautiful flowers.

    Sending you Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*

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  36. HalcyonJuly 21, 2014 at 10:25 AM

    She was definitely flirting with you! Your photos make me miss Ontario summers. :)

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  37. HansedeernJuly 21, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    Amazing photos! I like it all!
    Have a nice day!
    Hugs from Hamburg
    Riv

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  38. Small City ScenesJuly 21, 2014 at 11:54 AM

    Super shots. Such detail. I think it is time for me to upgrade my camera a bit. Or me!
    MB

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  39. Jenn JilksJuly 21, 2014 at 7:12 PM

    I do adore your photos!

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  40. RoseJuly 21, 2014 at 9:49 PM

    Oh, wow! That last shot is superb! But then they all are, it just really catches my eye.

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  41. A Colorful WorldJuly 22, 2014 at 2:08 AM

    Fabulous photos! I just love that female redwing!

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  42. fredamansJuly 22, 2014 at 7:44 PM

    Lovely birds, but I love the thistles too.

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  43. Rambling WoodsJuly 22, 2014 at 9:47 PM

    How cute she is.... I only see and hear the males... Stay cool Tina... Michelle

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  44. AnonymousJuly 24, 2014 at 1:14 PM

    Beautiful photography! She does look a bit saucy.

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  45. NatureFootstepJuly 25, 2014 at 3:52 PM

    the image of the Female Red-winged Blackbird is priceless. Wonderfull!

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