First Red-winged Blackbirds of the year!

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Red-winged Blackbird by Karl Egressy

Red-winged Blackbird by Karl Egressy

There were three Red-winged Blackbirds this morning at my feeder. I was pretty happy to see them back. Gives us hope after such a long winter! Spring is really on the way!

Anne Corke, Cathcart Crescent (southwest of Peterborough)

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Drew Monkman

I am a retired teacher, naturalist and writer with a love for all aspects of the natural world, especially as they relate to seasonal change.

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