Unfortunately, unrequited love for this lovesick redwing blackbird at Huntley Meadows in Fairfax County, Virginia. All photos by me.
(A little diversion to make us smile)
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| I am ready ... |
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| I sing of my love, hear me, darling |
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| Love, Love, Love |
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| I am so nervous ...She is so pretty ... I want to get to know her |
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| I see her, the prettiest here at Huntley Meadows |
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| I am stud bird |
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| Ready to make my move |
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| Wiggling, showing off the moves. does she notice? |
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| Hi |
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| Hi again, you are very pretty |
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| What have I said to offend you? I like you. I want to get to know you better |
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| This is not looking good |
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| Want to grab a bite? |
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| What can I do, what can I say to make her like me? |
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| My heart is breaking |
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| I want to know her better |
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| Go away. I already have a boyfriend .. he has a much bigger nest. |
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| I am too good for you |
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| Be gone! |
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| So sad. My heart is breaking |
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| Flies into to grasses -- and starts hissing/swearing (really, you could hear the bird) |
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| I will never come out again. So sad |
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| Takes a deep breath ... I will try again |
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| She's gone. Noooooo |
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| What is on Birdflix tonight? |
This is so sweet! Thank you for posting. I found you via a link from the Royal Hats blog. Huntley Meadows is such a lovely place.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures! Loved the story too. I live just a few miles away in Occoquan and have never seen a bird like this. Maybe I need to pay more attention!
ReplyDeleteClaire Red wing blackbirds are common. Have you been to the Occoquan wildlife preserve?
ReplyDeleteI have not. I have been meaning to so I just need to prioritize it!
ReplyDeleteI live in Springfield - be sure to go to Mason Neck as well -
ReplyDeleteNice.
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