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This Blackbird wasn't long in spotting that the neighbour's Rowan tree had ripe berries on it. And I was lucky enough to spot him on the roof of the shed with the berry yet to be swallowed. TTTW

Another photo from my garden. There are always two or three Jays around and a large amount of Blackbirds.

Blackbird

Blackbird

Taken this morning have a snack when it started to sleet and snow

taken yesterday (I am having problems my pc keeps saying long script on the bird forum aint a clue what it means but its takes two or three goes to get on the forum all others web sites are fine so I will try and get your comments replied to)

A juvenile male. The species is in the same genus as the meadowlarks. Like other meadowlarks, it is a bird associated with open country, including moist grasslands, pasture and cultivation, preferably with the odd bush or fence post for males to use as a songpost.

Had a great day out with Keith...Thanks mate. Wifi in the room is rubbish, so we've had to come into the bar and I've had to drink Guinness!!!

A male Blackbird illustration from 2011, based exclusively on fieldwork

Female blackbird, just checking out the offerings

Sat on the garden fence this morning so just had to get a shot or two will catch up on comments during the day hope you all have a great day.( I got garden Jankers oh well thick coat on)

All the best for 2016. My wish is that the year is as happy as you would wish it to be. Late night, overslept this morning; now trying to catch up;)

Saw this bird today at Sawgrass Lake Park in St. Petersburg, FL. In the binoculars and the photo, it appeared/appears to have a yellow eye ring and a yellow/light colored bill. The coloring also seems odd. Anyone have any thoughts on this bird? There are no grackles with light-colored bills...

Blackbird

Blackbird

This blackbird was watching the hawk as he was on watch.

He is at his scruffiest defending his territory!!

It is really hard work raring a family, he is battered!!