Groups of female Red-winged Blackbirds were observed moving through the trees on the north shore of Woodlake Pond in Carrollton, Texas. The birds were collected into small congregations of 10 to 15 individuals as they moved through the late winter bare branches. A short time after the females passed by, they were followed by similar groups of male Red-winged Blackbirds.

Groups of female Red-winged Blackbirds were observed moving through the trees on the north shore of Woodlake Pond in Carrollton, Texas.
Groups of female Red-winged Blackbirds were observed moving through the trees on the north shore of Woodlake Pond in Carrollton, Texas.
The female birds were collected into small congregations of 10 to 15 individuals as they moved through the late winter bare branches.
The female birds were collected into small congregations of 10 to 15 individuals as they moved through the late winter bare branches.
A short time after the females passed by, they were followed by similar groups of male Red-winged Blackbirds.
A short time after the females passed by, they were followed by similar groups of male Red-winged Blackbirds.

Observation Details

CountyDenton
CityCarrollton
DateJan 14, 2012
Time of DayAfternoon
TemperatureWarm (70-89°F/21-32°C)
WeatherClear
HabitatWater-Pond
Type of BehaviorRoaming
GenderMixed
MaturityAdult
ObserverChris Jackson

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