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I now have my eyes open for the red-winged blackbirds when I pass that marsh.  They return there every year and I keep my eyes open for them especially for the telltale red wings which could only be seen when they fly.  I did pass a blackbird in that area.  It was sitting in a tree and I did not get a good look at it.  It would have color on its shoulder, which is harder to spot.  I was not able to make a positive ID.

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It is March 12 and I am looking for my first sighting of a red winged blackbird.  I pass a marsh near my house.  The farmer puts out bird houses for these blackbirds.  They come back every year.

Every time I pass this area I have my eyes open to spot these beautiful blackbirds.  I looked today but I could not see any.  I did not see any with their tell tale red wings but I will keep looking for them every time I go on this road.

I have always loved seeing these birds.  And this is one place I look for them.  I just wonder where they spent their winters and how far did they have to travel to get here.  I will keep looking for them.  I just think they are beautiful birds.

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