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Getting there
KC Foggin

Getting there (Agelaius phoeniceus)

An immature Red-winged Blackbird
One of the most abundant birds across North America, and one of the most boldly colored, the Red-winged Blackbird is a familiar sight atop cattails, along soggy roadsides, and on telephone wires.
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Habitat
Look for Red-winged Blackbirds in fresh and saltwater marshes, along watercourses, water hazards on golf courses, and wet roadsides, as well as drier meadows and old fields. In winter, you can find them at crop fields, feedlots, and pastures.
Location
Yard bird, Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Date taken
April, 2022
Scientific name
Agelaius phoeniceus
Equipment used
Nikon D90, SIGMA 80-400/4.5-5.6 DG OS. plus a 1+1/4 extender, tripod.
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