There are several characteristics of blackbirds that make them special to me. One is how they literally hop all around the lawn, looking for worms. A few times I've had the chance to see one hop in place on the grass and then cock his/her head, listening for the sound of worms in the soil. It's very hard to see what they are eating without some sort of magnification; but even with the most basic of binoculars, you can see them pulling the worms out of the soil. It's very entertaining!
I also enjoy the behavior of young blackbirds, who follow their parents around the garden, begging for food. I still haven't managed a very clear photo of a blackbird male or female feeding a chick, but hopefully my luck will change one of these days.
I'll post here a few of the blackbird photos I've taken in the past...and remember that you can click on any of them to see a larger version.
A male blackbird, hopping around our lawn.
A baby blackbird, hiding in the plants near our front door.
The blackbirds enjoy the little pool near our back door...
...flapping and spilling water everywhere...
...and then looking a bit dishevelled on the edge!
Janet
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