Date: 4/29/26 5:18 pm From: Ann Kramer via Tweeters <tweeters...> Subject: [Tweeters] Unusual Backyard Migrant: Red-Winged Blackbird
Tweets,
I have a question about a juvenile Red-Winged Blackbird who has made my
backyard his home for the past week. I thought he had left a few days ago
but since then realized he frequents my backyard only when the sun is out.
So he's back again today. I suspect he might be spending time near one of
the marshy areas less than a mile from here. I'm still pretty new to this
area and am used to Western Tanagers, Warblers and Evening Grosbeaks
passing through in the Spring, but not marsh birds.
I have an acre, tons of native trees in the back third, lots of natives in
the front yard. But this is by no means a marsh. As the Wetlands I used
to frequent when I lived in California was lousy with thousands of RWBB's,
I love listening to his call but I'm concerned he is lost. There was
another adult male with him the first few days, but he seems to have left
now. Should I be concerned or should I trust he will find his way to his
destination even without the company of his elder?
*Ann*
Ann Kramer, Wildlife and Nature Photographer
www.annkramer.smugmug.com
*“Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.”
― John Muir*
