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I posted this shot to give you an idea of how well hidden they make their nests in reeds. This is the nest of female Red Winged Blackbird that I posted yesterday. When I walked down to edge of pond with these reeds she flew out of nest and perched on reed that she was on in yesterday's posting. She left the nest to attract me away from nest. I did not check for eggs in nest but am pretty sure this nest was made in last few days. Tomorrow will post picture of Male Red Winged Blackbird which does have the prominent red epaulet on their shoulders.