I found this poor critter on the sidewalk outside my house today. It had been stepped on and was still alive, but I doubted it had long to live. I picked it up and took a couple of photos of it before putting it on a outdoor plant pot, where it will be safe and be able
rest in peace.
![Unknown dying insect](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3400/3488347392_5f2994c0ef.jpg)
Unknown insect
Right now, male Red-winged Blackbirds are claiming territories and chasing off Marsh Wrens, sparrows, and European Starlings that they do not like.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYMvRLGmvaZBl_dYmvOritu8GDI-S5qzJrGq0Wo0QJf6AHc6455xTq3jKNRiib833jxEpzpI3XpZSTU5CU48QsBIbhJuNEBemnG9AHCdebBiV58lfA480WM8CXZy6ea74WeUXdUBOel_QU/s400/2009-04-29-1.JPG)
I think the shoulder patch is getting larger? Although it looks quite dull in color on this male.
Potential Dandelions ready to take-off.![Northwestern Crow (Corvus caurinus)](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3301/3488349324_4054480ac5.jpg)
I don't usually take pictures of crows, but this one sat patiently in this position that I decided to reward it with a couple of shots.
![Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor)](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3622/3487535645_6721d81676_o.jpg)
Tree Swallow on the wire. Taken with my TCON.
![Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3587/3488351490_c5e693cb5e_o.jpg)
I saw four Bald Eagles again today. This adult was
inside the (abandoned) nest feeding on something while three others watched from above, as well as a couple of crows. The arrival of one particular eagle caused some calls of annoyance and warning from the one inside the nest.
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2 comments:
Hi,
I would like so much to see an eagle. We are aiming North of the country soon and I hope i'll manage to see them. I love this red-wingedblackbird, it is so colourful.
Thanks, Chris. Good luck seeing the eagles!
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