2018 Photo Contest – Birds of Ohio – 3rd Prize

Photo Contest 2018 – Birds of Ohio – 3rd Prize

Patrice Mowry

July 13,  2:45 pm
Sandy Ridge Reservation Wetland Preserve (Part of the Lorain County Metro Parks) North Ridgeville, OH

This male Red-Winged Blackbird easily grabbed my attention by its loud and strong “song” as I was walking along the pathway between the marsh and the field.  He sits perched atop Wild Mustard and looks quite content in his natural habitat and appears to be happily singing his heart out; most-likely to attract a mate.

Camera: Canon  T3I
Exposure: 1/1600 sec
Aperture: f/5.6; 75-300mm (kit) zoom lens
Focal Length: 240 mm