Mike: I saw your eBird report and attempted to relocate the Yellow-headed Blackbird yesterday morning. I found what I presume is the same large Brown-headed Cowbird flock about a mile away on Graney Road. They are feeding at Bickford Farms and an adjacent feeder just to the east. Viewing conditions are difficult at the farm, but the feeders are visible from the road. About half the birds were at each location, but I never saw any Blackbirds of any species. Maybe you can keep an eye on this location.
Regards, Brad Carlson Sent from my iPhone On Feb 7, 2022, at 10:04 AM, 'Wasilco, Mike R (DEC)' via Geneseebirds <geneseebirds-googlegr...@geneseo.edu> wrote: I was surprised by an apparent yellow-headed blackbird in a flock of cowbirds in my neighbors tree on Saturday morning. Unfortunately I only viewed the bird for a few moments and the entire flock disappeared when I ducked into the vehicle to grab my camera. I have no idea if this flock is hanging around locally or if they were passing through, as I have only been seeing an occasional cowbird at my feeders with the exception of this flock on Saturday morning. If I had to venture a guess on the blackbird, I would say it was either a female or first year male, but I did not see the bird from the side or in flight to note if it had white in the wing. Michael R. Wasilco Regional Wildlife Manager, Division of Fish and Wildlife New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 6274 E. 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Similar in size. Viewed from below and in front. Could not see sides or back. Dark bird with notable brownish yellow/golden throat/upper breast and head. The lower edge of yellowish area on breast appeared to intergrade into the surrounding black/brown giving appearance of muted streaks. Only viewed for a few seconds. Why I reached for camera entire flock departed. Did not see bird in flight. Brown-headed Cowbird 85 Actual count. Had been having only a few cowbirds at feeder, so was surprised to find this flock in tree. There was also what appeared to be a yellow-headed blackbird in the flock. 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