Proudly showing off his shoulder epaulettes. Male Red-winged Blackbirds flash their bright red and yellow shoulder patches as part of their territorial display, warning other males to keep out of their turf.
Snapshot: Red-winged Blackbird
“In order to see birds it is necessary to become a part of the silence.” ― Robert Lynd
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Gosh I miss Minnesota sometimes. Thanks for sharing 🙂 These birds are all over up there near swamps and ten thousand lakes, never seen one after retiring to N.E. Tennessee ❗️
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We have many of these near the Hudson River and many in wetlands areas. They are not shy here. Nice shot!
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