Whitey-Wing Returns Again

[mvjo...@gmail.com]

I have reported to you in the past about a partially leucistic Red-winged Blackbird male that has unusual white primaries on his left side. We first saw him in 2010 and he was already at least a year old. Well he is back, and is on the same territory in cattails that he has occupied each breeding season. He is now at least 8 years old. He can be seen just 150 yards north of the 2S and Co Hwy 15 junction just south of Monte Vista. Had a scare when I saw a dead Red-winged Blackbird on the highway, but it was another bird (still sad tho).

Anyone know the longevity record for Red-winged Blackbird?

One inch of snow and still falling. Guess we are getting off easier than the front range...

John Rawinski

Monte Vista, CO

[David Suddjian]

Longevity record for Red-winged Blackbird is reported as 15 years and 9 months.

David Suddjian

Ken Caryl Valley

Littleton, CO

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