Ava called to report a
RED-WINGED BLACKBIRD feeding in her yard on dropped suet bits. When he flew to
nearby perches, he was hard to see but easy to hear with all his various
whistles and songs. Ava did not see two at once, but suspected there might be
two, judging from the calls.
Later that afternoon, I found
a juvenile male RED-WINGED BLACKBIRD at the mile 1 Nash Road wetlands, which is
not far from Ava’s Place. He sat at the top of a dead spire, singing
“Coke-a-Reeeee!” loudly in case any other Red-wings were listening within a
mile. His shoulder patch was more orangish than red, but will continue to develop
to match his attitude.
It is interesting that
another Red-wing Blackbird was recently reported at Potter’s Marsh in
Anchorage. While Seward has had this species before, it is uncommon and very
irregular.
Happy Birding!
Carol Griswold
Seward Sporadic Bird Report
Reporter
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