male blackbird

I met this guy a year ago. He had a crossed bill, looked even more shabby than now and hopped on the ground hidden away in a dark corner. I didn't notice then he was missing a leg, maybe that injury came later. I'm happy to report that I met him yesterday again, a year older, and in what looks a...

Heatwave!

Don't ask me how I timed that one LOL!! Was just trying to get a picture of a new Mr White Bit really! TTTW

Early in the breeding season and the Blackbirds seem to have a few youngsters in the nest already. I don't generally get to see them when they're straight out of the nest, but when they're just a tad older, so guess the adults take them somewhere a bit more secluded first. Though I've still...

Hmmmm I wonder how deep it is

Middle of April, and it seems nesting is full on!! This Blackbird had just been to gather a mouthful of mealworms and stopped for a moment before heading to the nest. A bit wet that day, so the light wasn't very good. I hope he got on OK... to date, I've not seen any young blackies in the...

This picture almost qualifies for SF.. no idea what's wrong with this guy. A pose you'd think would be coming from a youngster, wouldn't you? I didn't really notice it until I downloaded the images. TTTW