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Birds
The marsh blackbird whose conk-la-ree is the first real sign of an Indiana spring.
Field facts
HabitatMarsh, ditches, hayfields
RangeStatewide
When to lookYear-round; peak March to September
StatusLeast Concern (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesCommon grackle — long tail
Field note: A single male may defend a marsh territory holding several females.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Territorial males dive at walkers in May. Take another path.
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