Apr 25, 2020 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Daily Image 2020, Nikon 1 V3, Red-winged Blackbird, Spring Walkabout Birds
Spring Walkabout Birds | Red-winged Blackbird Spring has definitely arrived. The red and yellow wing feathers only show up in the spring and early summer on the Red-winged Blackbirds. They can get really sassy, if you get too close to their nest. For the whole story with all images, see Spring Walkabout Birds | a 7 Image Story.
Mar 26, 2016 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Birds, Daily Image 2016, Nikon 1 V3, Red-winged Blackbird
Red-winged Blackbird Although the red and yellow wing feathers only show up in the spring and early summer, they are as welcome sight since they stick around all winter.
May 24, 2015 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Birds, Daily Image 2015, Nikon 1 V3, Red-winged Blackbird, Wildlife
Just a Little Higher Red-winged Blackbirds were flying overhead all day.
Jun 17, 2014 | AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II, Birds, Daily Image 2014, Nikon 1 V1, Red-winged Blackbird, Walkabout, Wildlife
Red-winged Blackbird Red-winged Blackbirds are common in northern Illinois. This guy seemed to be protecting his nest. As I walked along the trail, he was dive bombing me sand making lots of noise. Now, this particular trail is not heavily traveled but is traveled regularly.
