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Common Blackbird - male - closeup, Heesch, Netherlands A male common blackbird in our garden, collecting rain worms. It will typically catch 2 or 3 on each run.<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/93124/common_blackbird_-_male_heesch_netherlands.html" title="Common Blackbird - male, Heesch, Netherlands"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/2/93124_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=W8WWcmiYv778X7HTW1prNkqvvqc%3D" width="200" height="110" alt="Common Blackbird - male, Heesch, Netherlands One of the most common birds to attend our garden. What is unusual this time is that Henriette and I have been at home full time for several weeks now, so we get to experience their most critical life cycle up close and in great detail. We&#039;ve build an intimate relationship with this bird. <br /> <br /> Here we are basically at step 2 already. The 2 weeks prior, this bird used our garden for nest material, coming and going non-stop, hundreds of times per day. On this photo, we&#039;re at the food collection phase, so the young ones are born.<br /> <br /> In the nesting phase, they dramatically change in behavior. They lose most sense of fear and even become cocky. For example, this one even comes into our house to steal our cat&#039;s food, if we leave the door open. It&#039;s also impatiently looking at me to turn on the water sprayer, so that the rain worms come to the surface.<br /> <br /> It still very much freaks out when it sees our cat, but not when it sees me. You can build trust with some birds with a zero-interest approach. Sit still, be still, no sudden movements and when you move, move in the opposite direction or parallel to the bird, never directly at it. They will learn that you&#039;re not a threat.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/93128/common_blackbird_-_male_-_closeup_heesch_netherlands.html Common Blackbird,Europe,Garden,Heesch,Netherlands,Turdus merula,World" /></a></figure> Common Blackbird,Europe,Garden,Heesch,Netherlands,Turdus merula,World Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Common Blackbird - male - closeup, Heesch, Netherlands

A male common blackbird in our garden, collecting rain worms. It will typically catch 2 or 3 on each run.

Common Blackbird - male, Heesch, Netherlands One of the most common birds to attend our garden. What is unusual this time is that Henriette and I have been at home full time for several weeks now, so we get to experience their most critical life cycle up close and in great detail. We've build an intimate relationship with this bird. <br /> <br /> Here we are basically at step 2 already. The 2 weeks prior, this bird used our garden for nest material, coming and going non-stop, hundreds of times per day. On this photo, we're at the food collection phase, so the young ones are born.<br /> <br /> In the nesting phase, they dramatically change in behavior. They lose most sense of fear and even become cocky. For example, this one even comes into our house to steal our cat's food, if we leave the door open. It's also impatiently looking at me to turn on the water sprayer, so that the rain worms come to the surface.<br /> <br /> It still very much freaks out when it sees our cat, but not when it sees me. You can build trust with some birds with a zero-interest approach. Sit still, be still, no sudden movements and when you move, move in the opposite direction or parallel to the bird, never directly at it. They will learn that you're not a threat.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/93128/common_blackbird_-_male_-_closeup_heesch_netherlands.html Common Blackbird,Europe,Garden,Heesch,Netherlands,Turdus merula,World

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    https://i.imgflip.com/1cm0ut.jpg Posted 5 years ago
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      Male Blackbird stashing supplies, Hoenderloo It's a busy month for blackbirds, both males and females stash their beaks full of food and nest material. This male has found itself an earwig, some spiders including its web, and some twigs. And that's just one of many loads. Common Blackbird,Geotagged,Hoenderloo,Netherlands,Summer,Turdus merula
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      1. View Christine Young's profile
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        I'm guessing that bird was also bringing the earwig to get coffee? How considerate. Posted 5 years ago
        1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
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          Should bring them to me, as stacking subjects. Maybe we can make a deal. Posted 5 years ago
          1. View Christine Young's profile
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            Good idea. Maybe it would let you take a few shots, as long as you promise to return the worm to him afterwards. Posted 5 years ago
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    Beautiful male! Posted 5 years ago
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      Thanks, on behalf of :) Posted 5 years ago
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    Excellent shot! :O Posted 5 years ago
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      Thanks! Posted 5 years ago

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The Common Blackbird

The Common Blackbird is a species of true thrush. It is also called Eurasian Blackbird, or simply Blackbird, where this does not lead to confusion with a similar-looking local species. It breeds in Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and has been introduced to Australia and New Zealand.

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Similar species: Perching Birds
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  • 400mm