Yellow - headed Blackbirds.

[mn shutterbug]

Ya know, blackbirds can actually be quite attractive. I found some cooperative ones this morning, at the outskirts of an area state park.

[Jaedon]

wow having never seen this species before you did a great job capturing them. Are they similar in size and characteristics to the RWBB's? My fav shot is #3 in this series.

[Knight]

Very good series Mike, like them all

[AgingEyes]

Ya know, blackbirds can actually be quite attractive.

Yup, especially if they add some yellow here and some white there

[mjs1973]

According to my guide books, we have these birds in our area, but I have never seen one. Nice shots Mike. I will have to look harder for these the next time I'm out.

[readingr]

Fascinating - never new this breed existed. Must get some more bird books to read.

Excellent series of photos.

Roger

[Sushigaijin]

Great shots. Definitely reminiscent of RWBB, just look at that calling one.

[Loupey]

Great job! Never even knew it existed

That #3 with the breath vapor is way cool! I always try to capture their breath when it is cool enough - not easy to do.