Saturday, July 29, 2023

A Fleeting Glimpse


I was at James Gardens and could hear Red Winged Blackbirds flitting around in the trees but couldn't get a good look at them until this guy settled near me for a few seconds. His feathers look to be in prime condition at this time of year.

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22 comments:

  1. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"July 29, 2023 at 8:36 AM

    Such a stunning bird - unlike anything we have here.

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  2. Penelope NotesJuly 29, 2023 at 9:07 AM

    Their flashes of red are always a delight to see.

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  3. Taken For GrantedJuly 29, 2023 at 9:17 AM

    That is a fine portrait of this Redwing Blackbird. We have flocks of them around here also.

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  4. eileeninmdJuly 29, 2023 at 9:37 AM

    Hello,
    Great capture of the Red-winged Blackbird, one of my favorites.
    Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.

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  5. LeaJuly 29, 2023 at 9:54 AM

    He is a handsome fellow!
    Have a blessed day!

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  6. BillJuly 29, 2023 at 11:02 AM

    Great capture of this beautiful bird.

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  7. Anne Hagman-NiilolaJuly 29, 2023 at 11:05 AM

    A beautiful bird! The color of the tension.

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  8. SharonJuly 29, 2023 at 11:41 AM

    What a beautiful bird. I used to see them in Illinois when I lived there but there aren't any here that I know of.

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  9. GreenComotionJuly 29, 2023 at 12:00 PM

    Great catch/snap, Pat.
    I have seen these in some parts of town around here.
    Alas, urbanization has forced them to find other locales to settle in.

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  10. JackJuly 29, 2023 at 2:14 PM

    I "see" these in Florida, but they move so fast it is shard to see, focus and shoot in time. Every now and then I run across a lazy one.

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  11. jennyfrecklesJuly 29, 2023 at 4:15 PM

    Ooh, a new one for me - how marvellous, such colour.

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  12. roentareJuly 29, 2023 at 5:44 PM

    Dazzling red colour!

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  13. AndrewJuly 29, 2023 at 6:41 PM

    It's not a bird we have here, I believe. It looks quite fearsome in flight with the red displayed to the front.

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  14. CloudiaJuly 29, 2023 at 7:21 PM

    They have such a distinctive song. Yes!

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  15. CatalystJuly 29, 2023 at 7:35 PM

    What a beautiful bird.

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  16. HaddockJuly 29, 2023 at 8:20 PM

    Got to see a lot of them in the suburbs of Chicago while cycling. They get aggressive if you go past their nest. (obviously all birds do that)
    This is the male one I suppose.

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  17. AnvilcloudJuly 29, 2023 at 8:27 PM

    I never seem to see them close by.

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  18. William KendallJuly 29, 2023 at 8:52 PM

    A lovely bird.

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  19. Shiju SugunanJuly 30, 2023 at 12:40 AM

    You nailed the shot of the Red-winged Blackbird!

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  20. Iris FlaviaJuly 30, 2023 at 4:36 AM

    Beautiful!

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  21. 21 WitsJuly 30, 2023 at 11:05 AM

    Oh wow that was a lucky capture lucky you!

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  22. Jenn JilksJuly 30, 2023 at 2:36 PM

    I love them. Such a good sign of spring, here!

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