I am a big fan of the Red-wing Blackbird and am always happy when I can see and photograph them. This photo surprised me because of the color pattern seen on the bird's back. I always thought they were mostly black!
After doing some checking online I saw other photos of Red-wing Blackbirds that showed the same markings as seen in my shot. For examples, see this link - http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Red+Wing+Blackbird&go=Submit+Query&qs=bs&form=QBIDMH
Once again, I find photography so educational and inspirational. I am humbled by the design and beauty found in nature!