Yellow-headed Blackbirds at Lakeside Park 10-9-2012
When Chris and I were at Lakeside Park last week we came upon a pair of yellow-headed blackbirds apparently “grazing” on the side of the steep hill that runs down to the lake.
As we watched and photographed the birds we were surprised to see a female grackle land nearby.
You can see by her size that she is much larger than the yellow-headed blackbirds.
I don’t know what she wanted…
but she walked with menace in her eyes…
after checking things out…
The Battle was on!
With leaps and posturing the birds fought for this piece of earth!
No one wanted to yield!
But in the end, the Yellow-headed blackbirds won!
And the went back to peacefully grazing!
If you would like to see all the birds we saw at Lakeside Park just click on the link:
A great action packed post Kathie.{:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Roy!
DeleteSuch an unusual display to capture.
ReplyDeleteGaelyn, yes it was!
DeleteThey are pretty blackbirds! Great series, Kathie! Happy birding and have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteeileen, thanks!
DeleteBeautiful color on those yellow-headed ones and they sure do look peaceful in the last shot. How funny that they were fighting for that one section of lawn!
ReplyDeleteDiane, I know! Chris and I were both surprized to see them out in plain view!
DeleteTerrific action photographs, Kathie! Though the grackle was larger, the two blackbirds stood their ground. Those Yellow-headed Blackbirds certainly are pretty.
ReplyDeleteJulie, they are but their are not as pleasing to listen to as the red-wings! Their song or call is more like a growl!
DeleteGO Yellow headed Blackbirds, I am less attracted to aggressive Grackles...:-)
ReplyDeleteTherese, I agree!
DeleteHi Kathie
ReplyDeleteGreat post very dramatic.
Guy
Guy, it was quite the sight to see!
DeleteAmazing! I enjoyed the encounter so much! You took some wonderful photos.
ReplyDeleteMarie, thanks!
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