This is a young Red-wing blackbird photographed several years ago at Huntley Meadows Park in Alexandria. We are way overdue to revisit but I think it will be next spring before we get there again.
Their bird song is one of the first I learned to recognize. There is a video here if you would like to listen to its song, and here for more information about them. When it's bright red and yellow shoulder patch is at its most beautiful, if you catch one of these birds in the sunlight, it is absolutely stunning.
For those of us celebrating Thanksgiving tomorrow, I hope you have a wonderful day with your families and friends.
I have never seen one this young with such a pale patch, very interesting! Wishing you a great thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteThey look quite different don't they but the beginnings of them? Thanks Ginny and have a great Thanksgiving also :)
DeleteThat one looks like he has his winter feathers on. Happy Turkey Day! Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean Linda. Thank you, I wish you the same :)
DeleteYet another glorious bird that I would love to see...
ReplyDeleteThanks Sue, I would love to see the birds that visit your garden :)
DeleteThe red wing black bird looks different from raven!
ReplyDeleteYes it does, and it's smaller than a raven also. Thank you Roentare :)
DeleteI've seen quite a few. As soon as I see that red patch, I know instantly what it is.
ReplyDeleteThey are very recognizable. I remember the delight I felt when I first saw them years ago :) Thanks Ann!
DeleteBeautiful shot of the Redwing Blackbird. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteTake care, have a great day!
Thank you Eileen. I wish you the same, plus a Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family also.
DeleteI've never heard of this bird. Stunning with its red and yellow patch.
ReplyDeleteHello Jo, I'm glad I introduced it to you , thank you :)
DeleteGostei de ver esta bela fotografia.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e continuação de uma boa semana.
Andarilhar
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Muito obrigado. Estou feliz que você gostou da minha foto. Um abraço e continuação de boa semana :)
DeleteA common sight here in the spring.
ReplyDeleteHere too, I always look forward to seeing them. Thanks William :)
DeleteI love them. They are harbingers of spring for us!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jenn, and a lovely harbinger at that :)
Deletesuch a pretty picture!! they are one of my favorites and we see a lot of them here. one year i even had a male and female at my feeders!! i don't know if i have ever seen a young one!! have a wonderful holiday, i hope someone is cooking for you!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Debbie :) I spotted a few at our feeders this year. Normally I have to wait until I can get to Huntley Meadows where they are abundant :) You have a wonderful holiday too. We are doing the cooking but with the two of us it's a breeze, and fun :)
DeleteBeautiful bird.
ReplyDeleteThank you Anne :)
DeleteHappy Thanksgiving from us in Hawaii.
ReplyDeleteThank you Gigi and I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving too :)
DeleteLove your photo of the young red-winged blackbird, Denise. Such a sweet birdsong he has! Have a lovely day tomorrow, my friend!
ReplyDeleteHello My Friend :) Happy you enjoyed him, he has a beautiful song doesn't he? Happy Thanksgiving to you and your sweet family tomorrow :)
DeleteThe red winged blackbird is beautiful. I love the orange yellow markings on its wing. The call it makes is unusual. Your Thanksgiving will be special. Have a happy day!
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda :) those markings do make it special. Thank you also for your Thanksgiving greetings! I know it isn't celebrated over there but you have a happy day too whatever you will be enjoying.
DeleteHappy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Christine :)
DeleteLovely looking bird.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy tomorrow.
Thank you Margaret :)
DeleteA striking bird and song Yes D
ReplyDeleteTotally agree, thank you Cloudia :)
DeleteLovely to see this bird.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
So glad Jan, and all the best to you also :)
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