One year ago today – Brewer’s Blackbird

By Mia McPherson, on October 18th, 2012

Brewer’s Blackbird female

One year ago today it was slow on Antelope Island, not many birds were close enough to photograph but on the way home I spotted this female Brewer’s Blackbird on some rocks near one of the bridges. I like the setting, the bird’s pose with her raised foot and the wispy grass stalks in the background. She made the trip worth it.

Mia

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16 comments to One year ago today – Brewer’s Blackbird

• Humming Bird Lover

  October 19, 2012 at 11:24 am · Reply

  Hi! Ilove to see close-ups of the birds I saw,but were further away and not get the beautiful full view of them! Thank you for such a good memorable time. love ya 2

  • Mia McPherson

    October 24, 2012 at 2:36 pm · Reply

    I’m glad you get to see close ups of the birds you saw at a distance Mom! Love you too

• Tammy Karr

  October 19, 2012 at 7:13 am · Reply

  Excellent capture Mia! Love the vibrant blue background!!

  • Mia McPherson

    October 24, 2012 at 2:35 pm · Reply

    Thank you Tammy.

• Rohrerbot

  October 18, 2012 at 9:43 pm · Reply

  Mia, I love this. Sometimes there is nothing to film and a Brewer’s is so common. But then we find that common bird against a beautiful setting and SNAP! And it’s funny how that one shot will make the whole trip worthwhile. This is a gorgeous shot. Nicely captured.

  • Mia McPherson

    October 24, 2012 at 2:33 pm · Reply

    Thank you Chris, Brewer’s Blackbirds are common but I think they are also subtly beautiful even more so in a lovely setting.

• Syl

  October 18, 2012 at 5:53 pm · Reply

  What a delightful shot..beautiful blend of grasses and the lifted foot..

  • Mia McPherson

    October 24, 2012 at 2:27 pm · Reply

    Thank you Syl.

• Kerri

  October 18, 2012 at 5:48 pm · Reply

  What an absolute beauty!!

  • Mia McPherson

    October 24, 2012 at 2:25 pm · Reply

    Thank you Kerri.

• Julie G.

  October 18, 2012 at 9:28 am · Reply

  The bird and setting are quite beautiful! Superb photograph!

  • Mia McPherson

    October 24, 2012 at 2:24 pm · Reply

    Thanks Julie, I really liked the setting too.

• Bob Bushell

  October 18, 2012 at 8:15 am · Reply

  Lovely photo and great Blackbird. I was wondering, why is he called the “Brewer’s”.

  • Mia McPherson

    October 24, 2012 at 2:11 pm · Reply

    Bob, Brewer’s Blackbirds are named after Thomas Mayo Brewer, and American Ornithologist and naturalist. They are lovely birds.

• Susan

  October 18, 2012 at 6:14 am · Reply

  Wonderful photo Mia, love it:)

  • Mia McPherson

    October 24, 2012 at 2:09 pm · Reply

    Thanks Susan, they are pretty birds.