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The Nature of Phenology 3/21/20: Red-winged Blackbirds

Published: March 21, 2020, 12:30 p.m.

Producers: Hazel Stark & Joe Horn Host: Hazel Stark Like the first spring sighting of a robin or the first blooming dandelion of the year, red-winged blackbirds can inspire the phenology observers in all of us. Males return ahead of the females to determine their territory and belt their characteristic radio static “conk-la-ree” calls from marshes throughout Maine. Photos, a full transcript, references, contact information, and more available at thenatureofphenology.wordpress.com.