Sunday, May 15, 2022

Redwing blackbirds leaping on lilypads


I observed this unusual behavior being exhibited by the Redwing Blackbirds in a local pond. The wide floating leaves of the lily pads are just strong enough to support the weight of a blackbird, and so they hop from pad to pad in search of the larvae that dwell on the undersides of the leaves. This is the first time I've seen these birds exhibiting this behavior, and its quite amazing to watch!


Filmed with the Nikon Z9: https://amzn.to/3De9Kz1