Seeing through the song of a blackbird (Turdus merula). Very common here in North Italy during springtime, the blackbird has a really vast serie of verses on different pitches. I listen to them since years and I'm always amazed by their variety. Their singing makes the spring beautiful. Visuals created with Touchdesigner. I did the shooting/recording as well. #bird #blackbird #birdsong #touchdesigner #visual #realtime #datavisualization | Lucio Arese

The Common Blackbird (Turdus merula) is a familiar songbird found across Europe, known for its rich, melodious song. In spring, males become highly territorial, singing from prominent perches at dawn and dusk to attract mates and deter rivals. Their song, a flute-like melody, is a hallmark of the season. Males display with raised tails and puffed feathers, often chasing intruders from their territory. Nesting begins early, with females building cup-shaped nests in shrubs or hedges. They lay 3–5

female Common Blackbird (Turdus merula) — a graceful and caring songbird found across Europe, Asia, and North Africa 🤎🕊️: Unlike the glossy black male, the female Common Blackbird is rich brown with lighter, speckled underparts — perfectly camouflaged for nesting among leaves and soil. She may not shine like her mate, but her warm chestnut tones and gentle eyes give her a quiet, understated charm. Female blackbirds thrive in gardens, parks, forests, and farmland, and they’re often the first to