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Red-winged Blackbird At Fords Pond

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Abraham Finlay

I was able to photograph this beautiful Red-winged Blackbird at Fords Pond a couple of days ago. These birds live here year-round and are most commonly found near ponds and in wetlands. In spring they...

I was able to photograph this beautiful Red-winged Blackbird at Fords Pond a couple of days ago. These birds live here year-round and are most commonly found near ponds and in wetlands. In spring they like to nest among the reeds and cattails in these areas.

Ryan Finlay

Back in Michigan where I grew up, these birds were usually seen perched on tall Cattail weeds in drainage ditches. Thanks for the memory.