The blackbird plants were in bloom this morning
with a fine crop of birds.
Bodies inflated with air
wings out
they loosed their urgent songs
in the morning air.
Blooming
Posted: March 5, 2018 in NatureTags: birds, blackbirds, iPhone photography, McDowell Forest Preserve, Nature, poetry, red-winged blackbirds, walk in the park
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This, that and the other thing 
some birds will do anything to attract attention…
And these guys get it!
janet
Love those red-winged blackbirds, Janet. I’ve seen them here, but never heard one sing. 😦
Click on the link at the bottom, Sylvia, and you’ll be able to hear some. I wonder why yours don’t sing?
Nice voice they have, Janet. I’ve only seen the odd one when we visit the nature park. I think they keep quiet so they can eavesdrop on the humans’ conversations. 😀
Did somebody mention Spring? 🙂 🙂
We can but hope.
janet
I love how they find the highest branch.
They really do, Dan. Cardinals tend to stay more in the tree/bush itself, although they do sometimes perch on top of things. But these guys are all about the view.
janet
The centre of attention, particularly with that red patch.
And just in case you don’t see the patches, they’ll claim your attention with their songs. 🙂
janet
And here’s me, Janet. Humming along as I read your magic words – “blackbird singing in the dead of night”. A beautiful blog.
Merci beaucoup, Madame! I’m so happy you enjoyed it. We had a dusting of snow this morning and it’s snow-raining right now. Just spring letting us know we shouldn’t count those chickens before it’s warm enough for them to hatch. 🙂
Sweet poem full of imagery, Janet 🙂
Glad you like it, Madison. I love the way some of the birds sit right on the tops of trees and bushes.
The birds are returning to my trees and lake again. The bird songs are beautiful.
I can’t say I’ve seen this particualr bird. But, you’ve captured him beautifully.
One of these guys evidently had a nest near the path two summers ago and would dive bomb a walker coming by. It’s was more than a bit disconcerting!
janet
Oh my, reminds me of the Alfred Hitcock movie ‘The Birds’. LOL
Wonderful image, Janet. I love spotting them. You’ve made a fine capture in their habitat.
Thanks very much, Jane, and have a great weekend. It wasn’t bad for just having my iPhone. 🙂
Beautiful poem and wonderful pose to capture of the Red-winged Blackbird!
Merci beaucoup, Madame! 🙂
janet