I have featured this grackle before. The last time he appeared on my blog he was taking a bath. Once he had finished splashing around he flew into a nearby tree and began drying himself off. I continued taking pictures until he finally flew away. I take shots of these birds whenever I can. They are alert, deliberate, intelligent and uncommonly good looking!
July 20, 2016 at 5:08 pm
Beautiful bird, loved the way you captured the vibrant colours on the feathers and the shape in the second image
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July 20, 2016 at 5:38 pm
Thank you, caught in the right light their colours are spectacular.
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July 20, 2016 at 1:44 pm
Wonderful photos of a beautiful bird.
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July 20, 2016 at 5:01 pm
Thanks so much!
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July 20, 2016 at 1:00 pm
Such good looking black birds
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July 20, 2016 at 11:35 am
I think they belong to the crow family and I really don’t like our regular crows, but the grackle has such gorgeous shimmering colours and that bright eye. I’ve kind of forgiven them for being of the crow family. Great shots, Belinda. You must have an amazing camera. I know that you know how to use it!
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July 20, 2016 at 5:01 pm
Thanks Anneli!
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July 20, 2016 at 11:28 am
The first one, what a beauty
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July 20, 2016 at 5:00 pm
Thank you, he is a handsome bird!
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July 20, 2016 at 8:23 am
They’re characters!
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July 20, 2016 at 8:30 am
Yes they are!
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July 20, 2016 at 7:56 am
They have the coolest eyes!
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July 20, 2016 at 8:29 am
They’re pretty arresting!
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July 20, 2016 at 1:53 am
Lovely black bird photos…… ❤
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July 20, 2016 at 7:02 am
Thank you.
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July 20, 2016 at 1:20 am
Oh, what a beauty and super sharp captures too!
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July 20, 2016 at 7:01 am
Thank you Cindy!
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