Red-winged Flyer
Here’s another Red-winged Blackbird in flight, taken March 4, 2020, at the Ridgefield NWR. Canon 5D Mark IV, 1/1250, f4, ISO 1600, 500mm, 5:37 p.m., …
Nature’s Symmetry in Flight
This image was the last I took as the sun was setting on March 4, 2020, at the Ridgefield NWR. About 90 minutes before the …
Blackbird
Springtime shot of a Red-winged Blackbird on cattail. Ridgefield NWR, May 2, 2018. Canon 5D Mark III, 1/1600, f4, ISO 500, 500mm, 3:50 p.m.
Autumn Blackbird
A Red-winged Blackbird near sunset at the Ridgefield NWR, October 27, 2017. Canon 5D Mark III, 1/1250, f4, ISO 1600, 500mm, 5:40 p.m.
Red-winged Blackbird on Teasel
A common resident at the Ridgefield NWR, June 28, 2017, the Red-winged Blackbird. Canon 5D Mark III, 1/1250, f4, ISO 1000, 500mm, 3:08 p.m.
Attack from the Air
A Great Blue Heron was taking it easy but just a little too close to the Red-winged Blackbirds’ nest. The birds dive-bombed the heron many …
Early Spring Red-Wing
A March 23, 2016, shot of a Red-winged Blackbird taken at the Ridgefield NWR. LARGEVIEW! Canon 5D Mark III, 1/1250, f4, ISO 2000, 500mm, 10:22 …
Take a load off!
I came across a Red-winged Blackbird laying down on a post at Ridgefield, Wa., June 4, 2015. He flew away normally so I don’t think …
“Move along camera, move along!”
One of the most common sights at the Ridgefield NWR right now (May) are Red-winged Blackbirds which are taking over the marshes and even spreading …
“I’m little but I can be annoying!”
April 23, 2015, at Ridgefield, Wa., I noticed a Red-winged Blackbird repeatedly diving at a Great Egret, which was apparently hunting a little too close …