I love them and their calls & even their feistiness. When I was young I never noticed the yellow on their epaulets, I only noticed it as an older adult.
When I'm out birding, I have often been stopped by non-birders who ask "do you know what that black bird with red on their wings is?" Many have thought we were teasing when we answer "Red-winged Blackbird". On a trail popular for dog walking, my CBC group were chatting with walkers who frequent the trail. We told them birding had been slow, but we were finding a few birds in the brambles nearby. Then someone told us that in the summer there are blackbird here, but they haven't been around for a long time. Just then a loud "conk-er-ree" sounded nearby. We didn't bother to tell them RWBL were there year-round.
I saw these on my feeder recently. Today I have also seen four woodpecker species at once, thr downy, red bellied, northern flicker, and yellow bellied sapsucker.
Dear Heart, I adore these birds. Used to live near two ponds and there were many times when males we could perch on overhead branches...and I would hear serenades. I hope I see some in Virginia in the spring. All Love
I live in Hamlin Texas and there are a ton of red wing blackbird's here. I do love their songs. Have 6 feeders now. I'll go out at 5am to fill the feeders, It's dark and quiet, I start whistling and suddenly the dark morning is full of bird songs. Pretty special.
@@BadgerlandBirding I love it! They are the loudest. Just put out some lentils for them, they love it along with wild rice. Got 6 feeders now. They eat around a 100 pounds a week. I love them!
@@BadgerlandBirding Just went for a walk around the neighborhood and came up to some trees. The red wing blackbirds went off singing their songs so I whistled back. The birds are always watching. Get up early to fill your feeders and start whistling. The birds around here know me. I was sitting in my trailer and outside my door birds start chirping. So I go outside and there is a cat on the property, so I walk it off the property. The birds will come and get me, so sweet, so precious.
In Northeastern Ohio I grew up loving the call of these birds. As an older adult living in Florida, I really miss them. This vid was a real treat, thank you!
Funny story: I was watching the movie Spencer, which is about an eventful weekend in the life of Princess Diana and thus, set in England. At one point she was walking through a dark English moor and I heard the song of red-winged blackbirds in the background. The sound people didn't care that a North American bird was being heard in a place they don't exist since most viewers wouldn't know. I lived in central Florida for a while (As I type it is my last day here) and they're pretty common there, especially at one of our major preserves and birding areas, Sweetwater. A truly iconic species.
I live in Maine and I didn't know much about this type of Blackbird. I've always sort of just included them with the bully Grackles and Blue Jays....but now I'll be a little more fond of them come spring! Looking forward to seeing their yellow/red shoulders when they’re showing off! Thanks for sharing such good insights 😊
Thank you for introducing us to wild birds that I have never seen before. At first I thought it was a crow. The color of this bird's wings is interesting.
I grew up on a farm, & would go for walks in the morning & more often in the evening, & I remember hearing them on these walks. As an adult, I moved to the city, but am fortunate enough to work at a place where there's a stream & marshy area, & I can hear them in my car on breaks. Last year, they arrived at the end of February, before the Robins, & there were a lot of them, & it was wonderful. This year, the Robins beat them, & there have not been as many. I suppose they found a better place to nest en masse, which is disappointing. Maybe next year they will decide to nest at work again.
What is their ratio of males to females? It seems like 5:1 male to female. Probably just a behavioral and color difference, but I feel like I hardly ever see females while males are all over the place. I really like these species spotlight videos
I have heard it is because the females arrive to their breeding grounds later than the males and then leave before the males. I have noticed this as well. I only seem to spot the females in the peak of summer.
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such a cool membership
Their return in the spring always puts a smile on my face
They look like cute crows!
Very unique song and beautiful plumage on the wings!
Absolutely and well said!
I love them and their calls & even their feistiness. When I was young I never noticed the yellow on their epaulets, I only noticed it as an older adult.
When I'm out birding, I have often been stopped by non-birders who ask "do you know what that black bird with red on their wings is?" Many have thought we were teasing when we answer "Red-winged Blackbird".
On a trail popular for dog walking, my CBC group were chatting with walkers who frequent the trail. We told them birding had been slow, but we were finding a few birds in the brambles nearby. Then someone told us that in the summer there are blackbird here, but they haven't been around for a long time. Just then a loud "conk-er-ree" sounded nearby. We didn't bother to tell them RWBL were there year-round.
I saw these on my feeder recently. Today I have also seen four woodpecker species at once, thr downy, red bellied, northern flicker, and yellow bellied sapsucker.
I love hearing these birds.
I'm horrible at birding by ear but this is one I never forget.
They're one of my favorite birds to see when I am at any Wetland area .
Dear Heart, I adore these birds. Used to live near two ponds and there were many times when males we could perch on overhead branches...and I would hear serenades. I hope I see some in Virginia in the spring. All Love
Such a cute lil borb 🥺
I live in Hamlin Texas and there are a ton of red wing blackbird's here. I do love their songs. Have 6 feeders now. I'll go out at 5am to fill the feeders, It's dark and quiet, I start whistling and suddenly the dark morning is full of bird songs. Pretty special.
They really do know how to make noise lol
@@BadgerlandBirding I love it! They are the loudest. Just put out some lentils for them, they love it along with wild rice. Got 6 feeders now. They eat around a 100 pounds a week. I love them!
@@BadgerlandBirding Just went for a walk around the neighborhood and came up to some trees. The red wing blackbirds went off singing their songs so I whistled back. The birds are always watching. Get up early to fill your feeders and start whistling. The birds around here know me. I was sitting in my trailer and outside my door birds start chirping. So I go outside and there is a cat on the property, so I walk it off the property. The birds will come and get me, so sweet, so precious.
Such a pretty bird! ❤
In Northeastern Ohio I grew up loving the call of these birds. As an older adult living in Florida, I really miss them. This vid was a real treat, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I always have a pair in spring nesting in the cattails in my watergarden, they are a lovely bird to have around.
I am a novice birder. The first bird I ever ID'd was the red-winged blackbird! I love them
@@professorjrw awesome!!
Funny story: I was watching the movie Spencer, which is about an eventful weekend in the life of Princess Diana and thus, set in England. At one point she was walking through a dark English moor and I heard the song of red-winged blackbirds in the background. The sound people didn't care that a North American bird was being heard in a place they don't exist since most viewers wouldn't know.
I lived in central Florida for a while (As I type it is my last day here) and they're pretty common there, especially at one of our major preserves and birding areas, Sweetwater. A truly iconic species.
You can hear one in the show Banshee.
sweet video! one time i saw a giant flock of Redwinged black birds and yellow headed blackbirds together was amazing how many there was
I have quite a lot of them hanging out near my home during the season - I love that song and they are so fun to watch. GREAT video, as always.
I feel great about red-winged blackbirds!
How do you feel about black-winged redbirds?
A favorite of mine, swamp behind my childhood house was full of these.
I also enjoy the song of the redwing blackbird ❤
Me too!
Oh my gosh, I've always wanted to see one of these. Lived in 6 states, & they have always eluded me.
I live in Maine and I didn't know much about this type of Blackbird. I've always sort of just included them with the bully Grackles and Blue Jays....but now I'll be a little more fond of them come spring! Looking forward to seeing their yellow/red shoulders when they’re showing off! Thanks for sharing such good insights 😊
I love them too!
🐦Beautiful👋
I love hearing them near the water. I didn’t realize they had such a large range (I’m in Washington state).
Thank you for introducing us to wild birds that I have never seen before. At first I thought it was a crow. The color of this bird's wings is interesting.
I grew up on a farm, & would go for walks in the morning & more often in the evening, & I remember hearing them on these walks. As an adult, I moved to the city, but am fortunate enough to work at a place where there's a stream & marshy area, & I can hear them in my car on breaks. Last year, they arrived at the end of February, before the Robins, & there were a lot of them, & it was wonderful. This year, the Robins beat them, & there have not been as many. I suppose they found a better place to nest en masse, which is disappointing. Maybe next year they will decide to nest at work again.
Got bunches here Happy New Years guys !!!
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They have totally disappeared here in the Valley of California! So sad!!!
What is their ratio of males to females? It seems like 5:1 male to female. Probably just a behavioral and color difference, but I feel like I hardly ever see females while males are all over the place.
I really like these species spotlight videos
I have heard it is because the females arrive to their breeding grounds later than the males and then leave before the males. I have noticed this as well. I only seem to spot the females in the peak of summer.
@@rxrcinnabar thank you, that makes so much sense
I came here to listen to the birds not some dumb human.
Then why not click on a video that says “Red-winged Blackbird call”? That’s on you buddy