Blackbird
Here’s a photo I took of a blackbird a couple of days ago.
Since I moved into my studio we’ve been in a cold spell so usually for lunch I just put down the paintbrushes, pick up the sandwiches, and make another pot of tea.
A couple of days ago however, I went out for a walk in the woods with my new camera. While the Robin was strangely uncooperative, this Blackbird was happy to wait for me, and when I asked her she turned her head sideways.
(click to enlarge)
For Americans who may be wondering: the male Blackbird is all black (save for the bill and an eye-ring) but we don’t have the Red-winged Blackbird in Ireland. Our Blackbirds are also not of the flocking kind, and are quite defensive of their breeding territory.
See Also:
• Nobody’s Child #39
• Signs From The Gods #2
• Long-tailed Tits
• Missouri Monarch
• American Robins Vs European Robins
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