{"id":113127,"date":"2023-05-01T03:15:58","date_gmt":"2023-05-01T09:15:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=113127"},"modified":"2023-05-01T03:44:02","modified_gmt":"2023-05-01T09:44:02","slug":"urban-male-yellow-headed-blackbird-portraits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2023\/05\/01\/urban-male-yellow-headed-blackbird-portraits\/","title":{"rendered":"Urban Male Yellow-headed Blackbird Portraits"},"content":{"rendered":"

While I was at my local pond yesterday, a male Yellow-headed Blackbird flew in close enough to me that I was able to take a few portraits of him. If you have followed me at On The Wing Photography for even a little bit of time, you already know I can’t resist these close ups of my subjects.<\/p>\n

\"PondsidePondside male Yellow-headed Blackbird close up \u2013 Nikon D500, tripod mounted, f7.1, 1\/640, ISO 640, +0.7 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

I photographed a male Yellow-headed Blackbird while it was displaying and calling<\/span><\/a>. While their calls and songs are truly not melodious, I find them interesting and enjoy hearing them.<\/p>\n

\"UrbanUrban male Yellow-headed Blackbird portrait \u2013 Nikon D500, tripod mounted, f10, 1\/500, ISO 640, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

I was able to take these portraits of the male Yellow-headed Blackbird with several different backgrounds because he moved around. The light was great and so was this cooperative blackbird. In fact, I was thrilled with how cooperative this bird was.<\/p>\n

\"UrbanUrban male Yellow-headed Blackbird up close \u2013 Nikon D500, tripod mounted, f13, 1\/200, ISO 640, +0.3 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

This year I am seeing more Yellow-headed Blackbirds at my local pond than I have in previous years. I am enjoying them and the opportunities I have had with them.<\/p>\n

Yesterday morning I took other photos of the male blackbirds I found. I hope to share some of those images at a later date. In the meantime, please enjoy these intimate looks at a wonderful and fascinating member of the blackbird family.<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to see more of my Yellow-headed Blackbird photos plus facts and information about this species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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