Posted on June 2, 2021May 24, 2021 by Catherine ArcolioKeeping Watch at summer’s thresholda redwingstands sentry
I see them on tall vegetation and fence posts as I drive along the highway. They are so cute! I really enjoyed your poem and picture.🌟 Reply
Redwinged blackbirds always make me think of my dear, old mom. She would always point them out to me. I love when they take off and you see that flash of red! 😺 Reply
Standing sentry is an apt description of this fine bird with its official-looking (in this context) epaulets. Reply
Simply perfect!
thanks Mary!
Nice shot! Love the song of the red winged blackbird.
the song of spring…
Love redwinged blackbirds. Their call is a true sign of spring in Alberta.
Here too!
I see them on tall vegetation and fence posts as I drive along the highway. They are so cute! I really enjoyed your poem and picture.🌟
thanks Susan
Redwinged blackbirds always make me think of my dear, old mom. She would always point them out to me. I love when they take off and you see that flash of red! 😺
Russell, I’m so glad I could spark a memory of your Mom. I love those flashes of red too!!
Standing sentry is an apt description of this fine bird with its official-looking (in this context) epaulets.
Anne, I always think of those red patches as epaulets! 😊
I love these birds
Dear Catherine, Beautifully lyrical and aesthetic.
thank you Anand Bose