"Happy Father's Day, Dad"
I think this was pure affection from a young bird to her father. Male red-winged blackbirds do not usually feed their young,” according to one source I read. The female was close by, with lunch, yet this juvenile blackbird wanted contact with the male and she got it. I was moved to witness this on Father’s Day, 2008, and although it is an older image in my portfolio, it is one of my favorite song bird images. The image was captured at a small marsh between Campbell River and Gold River, on Vancouver Island, Canada.
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jesika
A beautiful image
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mikrin
Great capture David!! beautiful birds!
David Friederich
Thank you Jesika; thank you Mikrin!
jacqi
How delightful
Joaquin Loyzaga
nice work!
Sandy Stewart
Wow! What a lucky capture David!
David Friederich replied
I know, Sandy. I could see them getting together, but too far from my lens. Then, as they seemed to get used to me they came closer, finally so close I was able to get this one without any obstruction. I was very excited.
aphoto4you
perfect title for occassion..OUTSTANDIG WORK
David Friederich replied
Thank you, Bianca. I was searching for an appropriate title.
David George
You do very good work. I appreciate the comments also. I will be taking a closer look at all your work.
Jeff Burns
brilliant timing
David Friederich
Timing definitely had a lot to do with it, for sure. Thanks for the comment, Jeff.
Laurkat
This is a moving and lovely shot. Thanks for showing us these two.
Darren Post
Beauifully captured and love the story behind it. :-)
David Friederich replied
Thank you, Darren. I love this pic.
Larry Trupp
Excellent Work here David, inst fave
David Friederich replied
Glad you like this one, Larry. I entered it into the Challenge.
Quinn Blackburn
Gorgeous capture of one of my favorite Creature Teachers
:) wishing you laughter
David Friederich replied
And one of mine, too. Quinn. I wish you laughter, also.
Britta Döll
A really precious moment. A moving comment for the image and outstanding details in the image.
Sharon Mau
It is so sweet David, I very much enjoy your wonderful story.
Blair Wainman
Congratulations David on winning the challenge!
Kimberly Peers
Congratulations on your win! Well deserved. Any shot of a father taking care of his own is a sure winner!
Larry Trupp
Congratulations David on your challenge win David, most deserving indeed, my friemd …Way to go
Larry Trupp 24 days ago