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Red-winged Blackbird - Displaying - North Pond 030812
Males have scarlet-and-yellow shoulder patches they can puff up or hide depending on how confident they feel. In the North, their early arrival and tumbling song are happy indications of the return of spring. This was one of at least eight at North Pond this past Friday. Reflecting on how my day started (My reluctant stint in the Icecapades - See Sunrise Pic from 030813) These guys sure helped to make it a better day! This one buzzed me and then lead me away from what I'll guess is a nesting sight. More pics in comments...
Red-winged Blackbird - Displaying - North Pond 030812
Males have scarlet-and-yellow shoulder patches they can puff up or hide depending on how confident they feel. In the North, their early arrival and tumbling song are happy indications of the return of spring. This was one of at least eight at North Pond this past Friday. Reflecting on how my day started (My reluctant stint in the Icecapades - See Sunrise Pic from 030813) These guys sure helped to make it a better day! This one buzzed me and then lead me away from what I'll guess is a nesting sight. More pics in comments...