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My first Red-winged Blackbirds - Male & Young Male (2)


Hi PhotoFriends,

It surely has been a very long cold, icy, snowy winter!

It even snowed today

But I decided to tough it out and turn up the heat inside, put on my parka and open the door and take some pictures of my song birds.

I ended up photographing a first for me! The Red-winged Black Birds. So guess freezing inside the house wasn't so bad

But as you can see, the weather being dark and crappy and the snow coming down didn't make me happy!
But such is life as we all know as photographers. One day soon, I bet the sun will be shining so brightly!


Pix 1: The Male

http://beebalm.smugmug.com/Red-Wing-Black-Bird/i-628chVK/0/XL/2014-02-25%20at%2010-44-54_MGL2646-XL.jpg

Pix 2: The Young Male

http://beebalm.smugmug.com/Red-Wing-Black-Bird/i-vq2M7Mn/0/X2/2014-02-25%20at%2011-29-34_MGL8116-X2.jpg

Thank you so very much for dropping by and saying hello!
It means so much to me.

Hope you enjoy my two photos!

Have a great day!
Cheers,
BeeBalm

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Feb 25, 2014 at 05:52 PM
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Congrats on the first, BB.
Two very fine captures and I wish you some warm and sunny days.
Chris



Feb 25, 2014 at 06:41 PM
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I like these BB, I think the weather adds a wonderful dimension to them. Kudos to you for shooting and coming out with quality shots on such a day.

Tim



Feb 25, 2014 at 07:22 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · My first Red-winged Blackbirds - Male & Young Male (2)


Hi BB, congrats on your first RWBB's. I just started seeing one yesterday on my feeder, first of the year. I like the mood the snowflakes add. I only dislike snow in the shots when it starts to hinder AF because it's too heavy or prominent between the subject and the lens. The snow adds to these shots I think.


Feb 25, 2014 at 07:31 PM
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I use the appearance of these birds as the opening of a new photo season around here and the conditions look similar. I like the mood. Not 100% positive but I think you may have two males here with the second one being a first year male.


Feb 25, 2014 at 07:45 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · My first Red-winged Blackbirds - Male & Young Male (2)


Two really nice image BeeBalm! Shooting from inside the house is great if you have subjects. I've been lucky to see magpies lately (and they are wary).


Feb 25, 2014 at 08:27 PM
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Beautiful photos! Such spectacular birds...


Feb 25, 2014 at 08:51 PM
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nice RWBB's BB


Feb 25, 2014 at 09:01 PM
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Congratulations BB ! Very nice shots. Do hope you warm up soon

Birdie



Feb 25, 2014 at 09:08 PM
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Nice set BeeBalm

Congratulations on your first RWBB

Lil



Feb 25, 2014 at 09:15 PM
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Congrats BB, these are one of my favourite birds to photograph! Love their calls


Feb 25, 2014 at 09:34 PM
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Very nice shots of some of my favorite birds! Atmospheric photos.


Feb 25, 2014 at 09:42 PM
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A nice job on both of these BB. I agree that the snow does add to the shots ~ Ron


Feb 25, 2014 at 09:51 PM
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I have yet to photograph these guys myself. Maybe this will be the year! I like them both! TFS

-Tree



Feb 25, 2014 at 10:15 PM
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I think your female might be a 1st year male BeeBalm?

This is always a good sign of Spring when these birds start showing up However the snow tells another story

Great start on on your RWBB images, hope they continue to come your way!
Karl



Feb 25, 2014 at 10:21 PM
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Big congrats on your first RWBB....it must mean spring is on its way..oh I hope so.
Eric



Feb 25, 2014 at 10:48 PM
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Congrats on you first, BB. These look fine and soon you'll be able to capture all their splendor
Socrate



Feb 25, 2014 at 11:32 PM
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Very nice, I have always overlooked shooting these
birds thinking they would always be plentiful, now that things have
slowed down in my area and can't even find any to shoot

-Tim



Feb 25, 2014 at 11:36 PM
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Congrats BeeBalm, great looking set, the male shot is excellent with the snowflakes
Paul



Feb 26, 2014 at 05:30 AM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · My first Red-winged Blackbirds - Male & Young Male (2)


Very nice images; the deep black of the males make it tricky for exposure. Where I reside, I usually don't spot and hear any until March.

Brian M.



Feb 26, 2014 at 05:42 AM
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