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Home » Meadowlarks, Blackbirds and Orioles

Meadowlarks, Blackbirds and Orioles

April 8, 2025 by Mike Vrobel Leave a Comment

Blackbirds are probably the most common bird in my area, especially in winter. My favorite is the Red-winged blackbird; I can tell when spring is arriving when they spread out from their winter flocks and start staking out territory next to every marsh, swamp, lake, and puddle. Their constant song - which sounds like Konk-a-leeee to me - is the soundtrack of spring.

Red-Winged Blackbird

Red-winged blackbird with reflection - CVNP Beaver Marsh
Red-Winged Blackbird (Female) at CVNP Beaver Marsh

Common Grackle

Common grackle - CVNP Beaver Marsh
Common Grackle - CVNP Beaver Marsh

Baltimore Oriole

Baltimore Oriole at Magee Marsh, Ohio
Baltimore Oriole (Female) at Magee Marsh, Ohio

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