A flock of 70+/- blackbird individuals flew over the house in small clusters yesterday afternoon over a period of five minutes. They disappeared into the mixed woods up behind, pausing for a few moments before continuing to move away through the woods. No evident wing bars. Smaller than a grackle in length. Tail not as broad either. Flight call, a single "check," seemed deeper than red-winged blackbird. Hidden in the trees, their eyes were not visible. I've had rusty blackbirds on the home property and neighborhood before.

Blake Allison

 
Lyme, NH 03768-3322

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