Red-winged blackbirds are back and establishing their territory. I made a trip down to a couple of local wildlife refuges yesterday morning. I didn’t have any luck with mammals but the birds didn’t disappoint. I love when I can get a displaying male red-winged blackbird in some interesting plant life. This was photographed from the car, hence the “beanbag” mention in the caption. I’ll explain about the beanbag I use at later time but it just helps balance and keep steady a long telephoto lens.