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:

John "By Stargoose And Hanglands" said...

Such a stunning bird - unlike anything we have here.

Penelope Notes said...

Their flashes of red are always a delight to see.

Taken For Granted said...

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

eileeninmd said...

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.

Lea said...

He is a handsome fellow!
Have a blessed day!

Bill said...

Great capture of this beautiful bird.

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

A beautiful bird! The color of the tension.

Sharon said...

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.

GreenComotion said...

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.

Jack said...

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.

jennyfreckles said...

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

roentare said...

Dazzling red colour!

Andrew said...

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

Cloudia said...

They have such a distinctive song. Yes!

Catalyst said...

What a beautiful bird.

Haddock said...

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.

Anvilcloud said...

I never seem to see them close by.

William Kendall said...

A lovely bird.

Shiju Sugunan said...

You nailed the shot of the Red-winged Blackbird!

Iris Flavia said...

Beautiful!

21 Wits said...

Oh wow that was a lucky capture lucky you!

Jenn Jilks said...

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