The posturing of a Red-winged Blackbird in breeding season is fascinating to watch. This male Red-winged Blackbird (although his epaulettes appear more orange than red) calls out a warning, puffs up his body feathers, and flares the epaulettes on his shoulders so that other males in the area are aware of his presence. Although there were quite a few male Red-winged Blackbirds along the Ferrari Pond Trail yesterday, I saw only one female and she seemed to be staying out of sight.