Red-winged Blackbirds (Agelaius phoeniceus) are one of the first signs of spring across North America. They are unmistakable with their red and yellow shoulderpads set against their black plumage. In the springtime they become very territorial and you can hear them calling near virtually every body of water.
This male was perched high on a cattail displaying his shoulders and giving loud konk-a-reee calls as he puffed up his chest.
The females are inconspicuous with brown streaked plumage that hides them as they nest low in dense marsh vegetation. You'll probably see me posting more photos of them in the coming weeks. I see them nearly every time I go birding.
You can listen to this recording I captured of Red-winged Blackbirds here: https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/153641861
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Good captures! I love the red-wing blackbirds they are such a beautiful bird.
Thank you, yes they are
Look at this handsome, showing himself in his best! ☺
I would love to see more photos of this wonderful bird. I shall look forward.
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Very nice captures ! these birds in black make it greatly their way to the contest 😊