I value my garden more for being full of …

Red-winged Blackbird

I value my garden more for being full of blackbirds than of cherries, and very frankly give them fruit for their songs. A Joseph Addison Quotation   Red-winged Blackbird Large view + credit The Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) is a passerine bird of the family Icteridae found in most of…

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A goose quill is more dangerous…

Red-winged Blackbird

A goose quill is more dangerous than a lion’s claw. An English proverb   Red-winged Blackbird The Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) is a passerine bird of the family Icteridae found in most of North and much of Central America. Identification Tips: • Length: 7.25 inches • Sharply-pointed bill • Frequents…

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