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Fletcher Wildlife Garden | all galleries >> Previous FWG blogs >> 2010 Blogs >> FWG blog: March 2010 > Red-winged Blackbird, male
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11-MAR-2010 Jeewanthi

Red-winged Blackbird, male

Perhaps most exciting of all today, Jeewanthi saw some male red-winged blackbirds! They're back! This is about when they have arrived in the past. The dates we have for them range, I believe (without checking my notes), between March 8 and March 18, with an average arrival of about March 11 or 12. It will be awhile yet before the females arrive. Meanwhile, in a few more weeks the males will begin staking out territory in the pond. Nice to see them back!!!

Jeewanthi also reported TWO sharp-shinned hawks, seen at the same time, at FWG. As well as goldinches, cardinals, and ... Canada Geese flying over. They too are back.

Canon EOS Rebel T1i
1/2000s f/5.6 at 250.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
reflectionsofnature14-Mar-2010 00:11
Great to see that these birds are back and will be delighting the marshes with their familiar song! Nicely exposed and composed photo of this magnificent bird!
Jeewa 13-Mar-2010 13:36
Thanks for your comments.
slhoornstra12-Mar-2010 05:09
A lovely capture, well composed. V We have a red winged blackbird here as well, all summer. They are so shiny and beautiful, and appreciate a handout. They are very professional....
Guest 12-Mar-2010 04:52
This is a wonderful capture of the Red Winged Black Birds. They are stirring about in my area too. Their colors are quite magnificant when they are in flight. This is sure a pretty picture. Vote :)
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