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A juvenile Blackbird enjoying his apple in the bight sunshine. A number of Blackbirds breed in our garden, it is always fascinating watching the young ones grow up. As they mature the males loose their brown look and turn black.
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Blackbirds (Turdus merula) are native to Europe, north-west Africa and the Middle East. English settlers introduced blackbirds to New Zealand because their song was a nostalgic reminder of English life. Between 1867 and 1879 blackbirds were liberated on the three main islands, where they multiplied rapidly. Within 60 years they had spread to the Chatham, subantarctic and Kermadec islands. On mainland New Zealand, blackbirds are now found in most habitats up to 1,500 metres above sea level. Blackbird males are black with an orange bill and eye-ring, whereas females are dark brown with a streaky underside. They are about 25 centimetres long and weigh 90 grams. They have a warbling song and a piercing alarm call. The oldest blackbird recorded in New Zealand was 15 years old.
Panasonic lumix DMC-FZ35 Southland New Zealand Jan. 2012
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If I Sunbathe Long Enough I’ll Turn Into A Blackbird
Hey, This Is My Spot! – Blackbird
FEATURED JAN. 2012
My fascination with birds began as a child and almost 50 years down the track my love for our feathered friends has not diminished. Once we moved to Tranquillity (our little country retreat) my passion for birds, all nature and wildlife became a digital reality through the lens of my camera.
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If I Sunbathe Long Enough I’ll Turn Into A Blackbird
Awesome capture Andrea
Thank you Larry
– AndreaEL
we have a lot of blackbirds but l never see the really young ones xx
Your wonderful kind comment is always much appreciated Lynn, thank you so much. We have loads of young this year, I guess it is all the good food around here.
– AndreaEL
( To help us tidy up the group it would be appreciated if you could remove as many of your older works as possible – Thanks Ray )
If you have already done this THANK YOU
All done Ray, thank you
– AndreaEL
wow .. awesome capture
Your kind words are appreciated, thank you so much.
– AndreaEL
Amazing colouring on him! Such a cutie-pie! Beautiful capture Andrea!
Your kind words are appreciated Maree, thank you so much.
– AndreaEL
Excellent control of DOF Andrea . . . Nice Shot!!
Your kind words & compliment is appreciated John, thank you so much.
– AndreaEL
Outstanding close up, excellent focus and details, great color
Your kind words are appreciated Byron, thank you so much.
– AndreaEL
Outstanding close up, excellent focus and details, great color