Tricolored Blackbirds nesting in the Central Valley

Ian Souza-Cole, field technician for Audubon California, got some great photos of Tricolored Blackbirds in the Central Valley last week. We're working hard to make sure that these colonies are protected, and the young birds are able to fledge. Rapid declines have put this species on the brink in recent years. You can help the birds right now.

Male and female Tricolored Blackbirds in the Central Valley. Photo: Ian Souza-Cole
Male Tricolored Blackbird in flight. Photo: Ian Souza-Cole
Tricolored Blackbird colony at the Merced National Wildlife Refuge. Photo: Ian Souza-Cole
Tricolored Blackbird colony at the Merced National Wildlife Refuge. Note the photobombing weasel. Photo: Ian Souza-Cole

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