Both pictures were taken with my main camera using its full optical zoom; however, the first picture was shot through window glass whereas the second was taken with the window open. The blackbird paid no attention to my opening of the window.
Tuesday, 13 May 2014
The perched blackbird
This morning, I photographed this male blackbird perched on a branch:
His job was to warn off predators and other birds from the nearby nest; he is the mate of the female blackbird I posted a picture of a few days ago. Both blackbirds have been feeding chicks and my brother is sure that they have built another nest for another set of chicks. On Sunday, my brother had to chase off a cat who came into our back yard and attacked this blackbird; the blackbird was slightly injured in the attack, as evidenced by his limping whenever he was on the ground.
Both pictures were taken with my main camera using its full optical zoom; however, the first picture was shot through window glass whereas the second was taken with the window open. The blackbird paid no attention to my opening of the window.
Both pictures were taken with my main camera using its full optical zoom; however, the first picture was shot through window glass whereas the second was taken with the window open. The blackbird paid no attention to my opening of the window.
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Do you know where they built the nest? Hopefully you get to see some bird babies!
ReplyDeleteWe think the nest is in a conifer; the blackbirds built a fake nest in some bushes.
DeleteWe have seen some fully-fledged babies. :)
Nice pictures! That black bird is handsome. :D
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He'll appreciate that! :D
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