Ken Nielsen Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 It looks to be, but only the experts here can confirm and help so I'm not way off track again... Thanks In Advance... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstacks Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Is this a Red-winged Blackbird? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestranger Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Yes, this is a female Red-winged Blackbird, which is often confused for a sparrow. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstacks Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 1 minute ago, lonestranger said: . . . which is often confused for a sparrow. A mistake I have made many times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Nielsen Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 4 minutes ago, gstacks said: Is this a Red-winged Blackbird? There you go... I'm just floored to get this wrong (again) and why this group is such a life-saver. Thank You and it makes sense as Male RWBB's are everywhere in this area. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Nielsen Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 3 minutes ago, lonestranger said: Yes, this is a female Red-winged Blackbird, which is often confused for a sparrow. Perfect, and really, I miss so many times, your help is invaluable. I'll go back and study so I can get it right next time (I hope.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Nielsen Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, gstacks said: A mistake I have made many times! You are too kind. I should have thought first, this is a area of reeds that is teeming with Male RWBB's... so why didn't I think logical first... yes the female would be here also... Thank You for helping again... I appreciate... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Leukering Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 The reddish aspect to the lesser coverts combined with black legs (see here) is a good indication that you're looking at a RWBL. This is an adult female. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 14 hours ago, Tony Leukering said: The reddish aspect to the lesser coverts combined with black legs (see here) is a good indication that you're looking at a RWBL. This is an adult female. Bingo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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