Facts about "Red Winged Blackbird"

I was walking through Abrams Creek Wetland Preserve yesterday and I saw this Red Winged Blackbird (male) fly in front of me and it caught my eye! Rarely do you see them hang around in Winchester during the winter, unless there is an abundance of seeds they can feed on!

Here's some interesting facts about the Red Winged Blackbird-- They are a native species of N. America, during migration they can reach speeds up to 30 mph in flight, and during their breeding season (march-august) the female produces 2-3 broods a year! Each time the young fledge from the nest the parents will choose a different location to build a new nest to keep harmful parasites out of the nest!!!

Hope everyone has a blessed day and stay warm!!

Fun Facts About The Tundra Swan!

During the winter months you will see flocks of Canada Geese, Snow Geese, and other ducks passing through! The one flock that will catch your eye is the Tundra Swans! These birds are phenomenal fliers, they can get caught in a tail winds and fly up to speeds of 100 mph! Not hard to miss this human sized bird flying high in the sky with a hoo-ho-hoo type of call! This is a bird that you have to see to respect their size! The tundra swan pairs will go steady with another for a year before deciding to breed! The babies are call cygnets, the parents are highly protective and have been known to shatter a human arm into shambles with one smack of their wings! So be careful when intruding on them! If you get a chance to see a Tundra Swan you won't be displeased with their natural beauty!

Have a blessed day!!

Eastern Meadowlark Fun Fact!

While doing irrigation all summer long at my job I always see this short sticky bird flying around in the meadows! This bird is fast flying and quite a beautiful bird with its flashes of yellow and black in flight! This bird is an Eastern Meadowlark!

Fun Fact: The male Eastern Meadowlark can have 2 or even up to three mates at one time...poor guy has a lot of grounds to cover!

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