And below is my beautiful mate
She might not be as bright colored as me
But she doesn't mind being one of fifteen.
(As described in the linked article, "The Red-winged Blackbird is a highly polygynous species, meaning males have many female mates – up to 15 in some cases.")
Location: Stormwater Treatment Area 1 West, Belle Glade
Sources: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-winged_Blackbird/overview
Photo and text © 2026 Dee Fairbanks Simpson
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