This week was a stretch for me.What bird begins with the letter 'X'
Well after some digging I have a simple solution.
In looking through my bird field guides I noticed that the
Yellow-headed Blackbird would qualify.
No,I know that Yellow does not begin with 'X',BUT,
the scientific name does.I am glad I don't have to try to pronounce this one.
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus.
Now that's quite a handle,but this bird carries it well. 
Jake has been diligent in trying to get birds in flight.
Jake has been diligent in trying to get birds in flight.Here are a few of the Yellow-headed Blackbird.
This bird is quite striking,with it's contrasting colors.
It is a little larger than it's cousin the Red-winged Blackbird.
I wish there were sound with this picture.
This one was caught just on take-off.
Just a pretty pose,caught by Ruth
Another lift-off.
And still another one belting out it's song.
First four pictures by Jake,
This bird is quite striking,with it's contrasting colors.
It is a little larger than it's cousin the Red-winged Blackbird.
I wish there were sound with this picture.The song of this bird sounds like a rusty hinge.
I have also observed that it looks like it takes great effort to produce the song.
This one was caught just on take-off.
Just a pretty pose,caught by Ruth
Another lift-off.
And still another one belting out it's song.We are told in the Bible to 'Make a joyful noise".
This may not be the most melodic song,but he is giving it all he has.
First four pictures by Jake,the remainder by Ruth
The Lord is a great God.Psalm 95:3
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