
Bird of the Week: Red-winged Blackbird
Common throughout Marion County year round, the male Red-winged Blackbirds are sharply attired with snappy red and yellow shoulder bars.
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My weekly Ocala Gazette feature explores Ocala birds and birding hotspots.
Common throughout Marion County year round, the male Red-winged Blackbirds are sharply attired with snappy red and yellow shoulder bars.
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