Red-Winged Blackbird

We often see red-winged blackbirds but I don't remember ever posting a pic of one.

Here's some info from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology that surprised me: "Different populations and subspecies of Red-winged Blackbirds vary markedly in size and proportions. An experiment was conducted that moved nestlings between populations and found that the chicks grew up to resemble their foster parents. This study indicated that much of the difference seen between populations is the result of different environments rather than different genetic makeups."

[Graham Thresher]

Wonderful capture.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Excellent capture and perfect timing.

[Evil Heather]

Great shot! These guys are so striking. They're also often mean, I saw one attack an entire family of Canadian Geese once.

[Diana Moss]

I have not seen this beautiful bird before a lovely photo a fav

[Denise Wood]

Great capture :)

[elkehochban]

Great shot! I see them all the time, but my longest lens doesn't have the reach I need, so I have to sneak close - and they don't like that!

[Shirley Banford]

Awesome capture.

[Mary Lou]

great shot Anne and the information is really interesting. I have always wanted to shoot one in flight because of the beautiful red you see when they are flying. I like how she caught it's red shoulders. fav!
btw - thanks for all your kind comments on my photos :)

[aikimomm (phoebe)]

Excellent capture here, Anne! Fav!

[redfuchsia555]

Fav👌👌👌

[Stephanie Swift]

Wonderful, spirited capture and a fav. Very interesting info too, thanks!