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Rusty Blackbirds at the CF
Nice Rusty Blackbird show this afternoon along the path by the Pirie-Mayhood Tower and Allendale Brook, rooting through leaf litter. A bit skittish.
Even got a shot of a female puffed up, bathing. That may be a reason she's rusty.
Plus an America Coot. The Bleted Kingfigher is hanging around as well.
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Great sighting & photo!
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That’s a gorgeous bird, Jim!!! Lovely photo.
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She is a pretty one! Very nice shot, a bathing beauty. I had a nice Hermit Thrush yesterday near the WW. Always a nice surprise at the CF!
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Alice L
Great sighting & photo!
Stephanie Seymour
That’s a gorgeous bird, Jim!!! Lovely photo.
Barbara
She is a pretty one! Very nice shot, a bathing beauty. I had a nice Hermit Thrush yesterday near the WW. Always a nice surprise at the CF!