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Sharp-shinned Hawk
Sharp-shinned Hawk, by Steve Thornhill
Friday, March 28, 2014
White Red-winged Blackbird
This striking, nearly pure white Red-winged Blackbird was at my feeder briefly here in James City County yesterday...a rather poor picture through the glass door. Abnormal white feathering may be caused by a variety of processes.
Brian Taber