The common grackle is another bird I look forward to seeing in the spring. If the lighting is right their colouring is pretty dramatic and their brilliant yellow eyes give them a determined look. It’s always nice to catch a bird doing something, in these shots it appears to be gathering nesting material. Although they cause a lot of crop damage, in the wild they are fun to watch and photograph.
May 16, 2016 at 10:29 pm
Love the iridescence and that yellow eye!
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May 17, 2016 at 7:22 am
Thank you!
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May 16, 2016 at 10:34 am
Wonderful images! I’ve not heard of a Grackle either. I like their purplish heads!
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May 16, 2016 at 11:11 am
Thank you Laura. They’re pretty common here in Spring and Summer.
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May 16, 2016 at 3:00 pm
You’re welcome. I love seeing all these birds from a different area.
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May 16, 2016 at 5:12 pm
I enjoy seeing new species too, makes me want to do some more travelling😊
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May 16, 2016 at 6:04 pm
If you ever come this way, let me know!
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May 16, 2016 at 8:08 pm
Will do😊
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May 15, 2016 at 3:40 pm
Excellent images Belinda!
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May 15, 2016 at 3:47 pm
Thanks so much!
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May 15, 2016 at 8:29 am
Nice shot!!!! I agree it is nice to photograph birds in action
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May 15, 2016 at 10:17 am
Thank you!
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May 15, 2016 at 1:45 am
What a cutie. I’ve never seen a grackle before this post. Pleasure to see one.
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May 15, 2016 at 6:44 am
They’re impressive birds! Glad you like it.
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