When I photographed this Female Brewer’s Blackbird a few days ago she was the focus of attention for four nearby males that were displaying on the frosty grass.
Female Brewer’s Blackbird on frosty grass – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/500, ISO 1000, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
Female Brewer’s Blackbirds aren’t flashy. They still manage to capture the attention of the males during the breeding season for this species. This female, however, seemed more interested in finding breakfast that morning. She paid little mind to the males that were circling around her trying to pique her interest in them.
Instead, she walked around on the frosty grasses looking for something to eat.
Brewer’s Blackbird female and frosted grasses – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/500, ISO 1000, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
I was very happy to have the female Brewer’s Blackbird and the males in my viewfinder that morning. I typically don’t find this species in urban habitats. When I went back to this area two mornings ago I found two males but not the female. She may have been just been hidden from my view.
I was able to take more photos of the male Brewer’s Blackbirds and I hope to share them sometime later this week.
Yesterday was the first day of spring and during the afternoon there was rain then thundersnow here in Salt Lake City. There was also lightning. Mother Nature has a wicked sense of humor. I love her!
Life is good.
Mia
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Subtle plumage; obviously a demure young lady. The detail in these pics is extraordinary. Thanks Mia.
This Brewer’s Blackbird is a girl after my own heart! A good nosh always comes first. 😉 Enjoy your time with this lovely. (And sorry about all the weird weather we’re sending you — we can do without it at this point too.)
I like the Brewer’s Blackbird’s sense of priorities. And revel in nature.