[obol] Red winged blackbirds

[Al Ahlgrim]

We have had RED-WINGED BLACKBIRDS at our location south of Oregon City since Jan. 14th.  In 2006 they appeared on Jan. 30th.  The birds linger through the summer and some feed at our sunflower seed feeders greedily until early summer. So far this year only one male has acquired the taste.  Beavercreek, the creek, is nearby.  I have sightings going back for years for every month except November and December.
Al Ahlgrim
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Mike Patterson<mailto:celata at pacifier.com> 
  To: obol at lists.oregonstate.edu<mailto:obol at lists.oregonstate.edu> 
  Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2007 4:44 PM
  Subject: Re: [obol] Red winged blackbirds


  The following is an obligatory response.  It is not intended
  to impugn the competence of any individual or individuals nor
  should it be taken as the only possible explanation for the 
  events attached to this response.

  It's creeping up on spring and the EUROPEAN STARLINGS are
  warming up.  Among the many species they "do" is Red-winged
  Blackbird.  They also do Western Wood-pewee, Common Nighthawk,
  Killdeer and Bald Eagle.  Don't be fooled.  If you live in
  a neighborhood where unexpected species (either by habitat or
  time of year) seem to be singing, eliminate the possibility
  of DARK LARKS first.

  That is all. 

  Stephanie H wrote:
  > 
  > I just wanted to report I have been HEARING red winged blackbirds in SE Portland, near
  > eastport plaza. I have been hearing them for months now but I haven't seen one yet! They
  > may be at my neighbor's house, they feeders up also.
  > 
  >            I have also been seeing the townsend's warbler at my feeders all week.
  > 
  >             We have also had a very large hawk, not sure what kind, killing pigeons and
  > driving crows crazy near my house.
  > 


  -- 
  Mike Patterson               
  Astoria, OR                    
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  I'm not jealous or 
  Why I've never Seen Black-throated Blue Warbler in Oregon
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