Male Red-winged Blackbirds (Agelaius phoeniceus) are loud and visible almost all of the time, but this one blackbird seemed even more determined than usual to pose for me. It was almost as though he was an experienced model, changing poses and holding them for a few seconds to allow me to get the shot before striking a new pose.
I wonder if he could have his own fashion show. Of course, we might have to alter the terminology a bit—I am not sure he would be keen to strut his stuff on something called a “catwalk.”
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Mike Powell 
Oh, what beauty!
Thanks. These birds are pretty common where I live, but I still enjoy taking photos of them.
Those are excellent shots-especially the side view.
Great shots and great use of the word catwalk – always fun when they give you the courtesy of posing.