love these birds (even when they descend by the hundreds to my feeders!) the females have such intricate color patterns, even if the flashy boys get the name.
I don't think I ever realized before that this was how the female RW looked! Now I can't wait to see some so I can ID them myself. We tend to see them in huge flocks in Oregon, and I guess I just thought the females were another species.
They are beautiful birds. We have a pair nesting nearby. The male comes by every day, he announces himself with his shrill call. I've seen the female a couple of times.
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Such a difference in how they look.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots!
Love that red winged blackbird, beautiful shots Karen.
ReplyDeleteWhat a big difference. Stunning shots!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous birds - and another male hogging the striking plumage I see. Thank you for showing us both.
ReplyDeleteMarvellous captures.
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing how different they are - love the male's little flash of colour :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing shots. Happy RT!
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I like that you've shown the two, male and female. Very nice shots, Karen!
ReplyDeleteDifficult to see that they are related!?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots, nonetheless.
love these birds (even when they descend by the hundreds to my feeders!) the females have such intricate color patterns, even if the flashy boys get the name.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous birds! I love the black guy.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I ever realized before that this was how the female RW looked! Now I can't wait to see some so I can ID them myself. We tend to see them in huge flocks in Oregon, and I guess I just thought the females were another species.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots! And I didn't know the females looked like that. We see lots of males at the feeder. I'll keep an eye out for Mrs Redwings now.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos!
ReplyDeleteI must admit, I've never ever seen the female of this species. But, no matter, love their song. Great images
ReplyDeletenice to see a female too. The males are so obvious. You can see the same shape of the heads on both.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots. I've had tons of the red-winged blackbirds scolding me while I walk in the pasture.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of the birds.
ReplyDeleteSome wonderful photos, lovely birds!
ReplyDeleteAwesome shots!! Inviting you to Water World Wednesday Kim,USA
ReplyDeleteVery nice pictures of those redwinged! We don't have it here in Sweden. /Pia
ReplyDeleteNice captures!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeletegorgeous caputures karen!! i think the males are just stunning in flight!!
ReplyDeleteLovely birds, beautiful colors and delightful captures!
ReplyDeleteI think the girl looks quite classy!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful close-up photos of the pair of RWBB
ReplyDeleteYour red-winged black birds are posing for you so cute!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shots!
Pretty shots of the Redwing Blackbird couple. I think the male is handsome. Love to see them in flight, showing off their colors.
ReplyDeletehandsomemale, stunning female! *S*
ReplyDeleteshe has similar markings to our Aussie wattlebirds *S*
What a difference in these two birds. Their both beauties!
ReplyDeleteNice pair of blackbirds. It's easy to understand how some people mistake the female for some kind of a finch.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you posted both pics. There is so much to learn.
ReplyDeleteGreat pics, Karen!
They are beautiful birds. We have a pair nesting nearby. The male comes by every day, he announces himself with his shrill call. I've seen the female a couple of times.
ReplyDeleteI like it. Nice shots.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of Red-winged Blackbirds.
ReplyDeleteRegards, Irma
These are mentioned in opening pages of one of my favourite books - I'd love to see them in the wild.
ReplyDeleteCheers and thanks for linking to WBW
Stewart M - Melbourne
nice photos of the red wings
ReplyDeleteHandsome birds, and for once in the birdworld the female is just as good looking as the male.
ReplyDeleteWonderful bird shots and presentation.
ReplyDeleteGreat bird- nice shot too
ReplyDeleteThose are bootifuf pics Karen.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots of the Red-winged Blackbird pair. I love these birds.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photographs! Red-winged Blackbirds are such beautiful birds!
ReplyDeleteExcellent shots of these beautiful birds.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful feathers! Lovely shots.
ReplyDeleteLovely bird!! I've never seen one.
ReplyDeleteGreat to show the difference.... I have only seen the males at the feeders.... Michelle
ReplyDeleteGorgeous bird!! Such a huge difference between male & female!!
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