These three medium-sized birds also had to adapt rather quickly to our recent snowfall and below freezing temps!
Because it was an odd sighting for my deck as well as an adorable shot, I took the first photo of a female Red-winged Blackbird through my window right after the snow had stopped. She seemed tired/misplaced and hung out in the corner for a long time through the winds while Juncos and House Finches flitted about. She later flew to a tree and stayed there for a while longer. I finally noticed she was gone, and hoped she was okay.
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Red-winged Blackbird (female) puffed up for warmth
Length 6.7-9.1 inches (17-23 cm)
Weight 1.1-2.7 oz (32-77 g)
Wingspan 12.2-15.8 inches (31-40 cm)
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European Starling also puffed up for warmth
Length 7.9-9.1 inches (20-23 cm)
Weight 2.1-3.4 oz (60-96 g)
Wingspan 12.2-15.8 inches (31-40 cm)
