Redwinged Blackbirds of the Vermilon River. A Post to WBW.

Female Redwinged Blackbird.

There is a short cut I use to get to the east track hiking area which is along a narrow path way with a small wetland on one side and a chain link fence on the other side. The small wetland has become home to this pair of Redwinged Blackbirds who are quite aggressive about their ownership. But equally so seem to have time to pose once the question of ownership has been solved.

Female.




Female.




Female.




These birds are known for their aggressiveness attacking crows, hawks or ravens to defend their territory and nest.

Again nature has done up the female plumage in beige's and browns, quite effectively so I think. She by the way is just as spunky as the male.


Female.



Male.

Male



Male.



Male.



Male.







He's equally vain in these poses, although he is a handsome fellow. They will by the way attack humans, but once the camera comes out all is forgiven.


Female Brewers Blackbird.




Female Brewers.


















I remember reading somewhere that flocks of blackbirds contain different types e.g., Redwinged, Grackles or Brewers. The other day this young lady showed up for a brief few moments. I think she is a female Brewers Blackbird, which means I'm going to have to watch the flocks more carefully. Before you tell me a bunch of negatives about grackles remember the flocks here are small and even fight for survival. Huegy our Crow has been battling them for a while now, and has certainly driven them off.


A Post to WBW @ http://pineriverrewiew.blogspot.com/