Common Blackbird

Even though the black bird is a common sight in most places, this photo was taken in the UK and I regularly take photos of them in Turkey, I never tire of them.  They are such graceful birds, especially the male with their black plumage and golden yellow beak.  Even before you see the blackbird you will hear the melodious low- pitched fluted warble as they sing from the tree tops.

All Images ©2000-2011 Janice Parr

This photo was taken using the Canon EOS 1000D - Shutter Speed 1/197 sec - Portrait Mode - f/9 - ISO 400 - Focal Length 300mm.