One of the most distinctive sounds you’ll hear in a Florida marsh is the call of the red-winged blackbird.
Particularly when there are a large flock of them hidden in the grasses and cattails.
The birds are easily identified by their song and by the bright red markings on their wings.
Author of over 40 books, Sandra Friend established FloridaHikes.com in 2006 to expand on the field research she'd completed for her first six hiking guides. She has been honored with lifetime achievement awards from the Florida Trail Association and the Florida Outdoor Writers Association.
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