It was late spring, the weather was beautiful and gardening duties were under control...time for a road trip.
Spent most days in North Dakota where they'd had lots of snow and spring rain. That means all the ponds and sloughs were full of water, which in turn means a habitat for migrating birds. Saw yellow-headed blackbirds just like this one in most every wetland I came across. Good for them.
Photographed near Plumer, North Dakota on June 19, 2023.
Such a beautiful bird!
ReplyDeleteThanks Debra. I see them every so often just west of Medicine Hat too.
DeleteI've never seen that bird before - don't know if their territory ranges this far. Beautiful to see!
ReplyDeleteps. Just asked Mr. Google and it appears their range doesn't cover us. Sadly.
DeleteApparently they can live for over ten years. Good for them.
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