Friendly Redwings

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  1. marlingardener

    marlingardener Happy

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    Today was cold and blustery, and the birds were coming into the suet feeders in droves. My husband sat in the dining room, and took photos. Here is one of Redwing blackbirds sharing a snack.
    Redwings together.jpg
    As Ogden Nash might have said, "Candy is dandy, but suet is quicker!"
     
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  3. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    What a photograph!! Our birds love the suet we put out for them too but I've never seen them sharing like your Redwingsc are doing.
     
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    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    What an attractive bird. I enlarged the foto on my screen and saw that it is even more interesting up close. Great foto posting. Engaging colours.
     
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    mart Strong Ash

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    I have seen many of our birds doing that ! Even the sparrows ! I just figured it was the male feeding the female ! He knows how to keep a woman happy ! :):)
     
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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Great shot!
    I can't wait to see the red winged blackbirds here again, for then I truly know spring is here!
     
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    Logan Strong Ash

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    Lovely black birds, never seen them before.
     
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    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    Wonderful photo! Those birds are lovely. We haven't got them here, so thanks for sharing yours.
     
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    Beautiful photo! Elegant birds!
     
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