Above: Xanthocephalus, commonly known as Yellow-headed Blackbirds, congregate in the trees around Lydia on Monday, April 18.
“With a golden head, a white patch on black wings, and a call that sounds like a rusty farm gate opening, the Yellow-headed Blackbird demands attention. [...] They’re just as impressive in winter, when huge flocks seem to roll across farm fields. Each bird gleans seeds from t…
