Red Winged Blackbirds have returned
p.1 #1Red Winged Blackbirds have returned
Some of my favorite marsh birds are back! I wonder how many times I'll get buzzed by them this year? 
Red Winged Blackbird, on Flickr
Red Winged Blackbird, on Flickr
Red Winged Blackbird, on FlickrRed Winged Blackbird, on FlickrMar 14, 2026 at 03:02 PM
p.1 #2Red Winged Blackbirds have returned
Both are good yet I like the way the cattails are positioned in the background of the first. Even with a record cold winter, we had some RWBB stay on Long Island. Very strange.
Morris
Morris
Mar 14, 2026 at 03:54 PM
p.1 #3Red Winged Blackbirds have returned
morris wrote:
Both are good yet I like the way the cattails are positioned in the background of the first. Even with a record cold winter, we had some RWBB stay on Long Island. Very strange.
Morris
That is strange. I've never seen one stay here in MN over winter, but they are usually one of the early arrivals for spring. We're going to be getting a blizzard this weekend, maybe they should have stayed away for another week
Both are good yet I like the way the cattails are positioned in the background of the first. Even with a record cold winter, we had some RWBB stay on Long Island. Very strange.
Morris
That is strange. I've never seen one stay here in MN over winter, but they are usually one of the early arrivals for spring. We're going to be getting a blizzard this weekend, maybe they should have stayed away for another week
Mar 14, 2026 at 04:19 PM
p.1 #4Red Winged Blackbirds have returned
Getting them in Central NC. First spotted them back in january but that seemed to be a fluke sighting. Now I am seeing them all over
Mar 14, 2026 at 11:15 PM
p.1 #5Red Winged Blackbirds have returned
That first one is pure enjoyment, Chuck!
Douglas
Douglas
Mar 15, 2026 at 06:20 AM
p.1 #6Red Winged Blackbirds have returned
Lego383 wrote:
Getting them in Central NC. First spotted them back in january but that seemed to be a fluke sighting. Now I am seeing them all over
Glad you're getting them in your area!
Getting them in Central NC. First spotted them back in january but that seemed to be a fluke sighting. Now I am seeing them all over
Glad you're getting them in your area!
Mar 15, 2026 at 09:22 AM
p.1 #7Red Winged Blackbirds have returned
douter wrote:
That first one is pure enjoyment, Chuck!
Douglas
Right? Both the bird AND me
That first one is pure enjoyment, Chuck!
Douglas
Right? Both the bird AND me
Mar 15, 2026 at 09:23 AM
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p.1 #9Red Winged Blackbirds have returned
Jim Dockery wrote:
Nice work, I also vote for #1.
Thanks Jim!
Nice work, I also vote for #1.
Thanks Jim!
Mar 16, 2026 at 06:53 AM
p.1 #10Red Winged Blackbirds have returned
Lovely shots ! I miss seeing and hearing these beautiful birds.
Birdie
Birdie
Mar 16, 2026 at 09:28 AM
p.1 #11Red Winged Blackbirds have returned
birdied wrote:
Lovely shots ! I miss seeing and hearing these beautiful birds.
Birdie
Thanks! I miss them the months they are gone. It's almost like the ponds get put on mute once they leave for the year.
Lovely shots ! I miss seeing and hearing these beautiful birds.
Birdie
Thanks! I miss them the months they are gone. It's almost like the ponds get put on mute once they leave for the year.
Mar 16, 2026 at 02:16 PM
p.1 #12Red Winged Blackbirds have returned
really nice set of pics. composition, details, lighting all spot on. we had our first male redwing blackbirds show up around the middle of February this year. females haven't made it yet. the males are busy claiming nesting sites for the females when they get here in northwest indiana. thanks for sharing.
Mar 17, 2026 at 10:37 AM
p.1 #13Red Winged Blackbirds have returned
A spring favorite. Always a sign spring is just around the corner. Nice work on these !
John
John
Mar 17, 2026 at 10:40 AM
p.1 #14Red Winged Blackbirds have returned
volhoosier wrote:
really nice set of pics. composition, details, lighting all spot on. we had our first male redwing blackbirds show up around the middle of February this year. females haven't made it yet. the males are busy claiming nesting sites for the females when they get here in northwest indiana. thanks for sharing.
I only saw one female on Saturday, so I'm sure ours are ready for arrival soon.
really nice set of pics. composition, details, lighting all spot on. we had our first male redwing blackbirds show up around the middle of February this year. females haven't made it yet. the males are busy claiming nesting sites for the females when they get here in northwest indiana. thanks for sharing.
I only saw one female on Saturday, so I'm sure ours are ready for arrival soon.
Mar 17, 2026 at 11:03 AM
p.1 #15Red Winged Blackbirds have returned
johnohio wrote:
A spring favorite. Always a sign spring is just around the corner. Nice work on these !
John
Thanks John!
A spring favorite. Always a sign spring is just around the corner. Nice work on these !
John
Thanks John!
Mar 17, 2026 at 11:03 AM