Not so common, common bird
Apr 19, 2017 22:18:33 #
We have tons of Red-winged Blackbirds around here. Enough that they are almost a nuisance. So I usually ignore them, but right now the males are really showing off during breeding season. They hunch up or spread their wings showing off their colors while they make their loud mating call. The female on the other hand is quite shy and looks like an over-grown sparrow. But the females redeem themselves by weaving an intricate nest often in the tall grass or reeds by ponds.
Apr 19, 2017 23:47:49 #
Apr 20, 2017 01:36:16 #
GregWCIL wrote:
We have tons of Red-winged Blackbirds around here. Enough that they are almost a nuisance. So I usually ignore them, but right now the males are really showing off during breeding season. They hunch up or spread their wings showing off their colors while they make their loud mating call. The female on the other hand is quite shy and looks like an over-grown sparrow. But the females redeem themselves by weaving an intricate nest often in the tall grass or reeds by ponds.
Beautiful work Greg! Great detail in the always difficult blacks and the epilates are stunning.
Phil
Apr 20, 2017 03:37:54 #
Apr 20, 2017 23:47:48 #
Apr 22, 2017 09:22:32 #
GregWCIL wrote:
We have tons of Red-winged Blackbirds around here. Enough that they are almost a nuisance. So I usually ignore them, but right now the males are really showing off during breeding season. They hunch up or spread their wings showing off their colors while they make their loud mating call. The female on the other hand is quite shy and looks like an over-grown sparrow. But the females redeem themselves by weaving an intricate nest often in the tall grass or reeds by ponds.
Excellent set, GregWCIL and we also have many, as we live on the water, but never tire of them and at this season could listen to them for hours!
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