
I’ve seen only a few grackles this year, this one was close enough to get a decent image. Like some other birds, grackles have a bad reputation. They can be bullies at feeders and forage in gardens and farmers’ fields. I enjoy them though and like the way the sun illuminates their plumage. Another bird that migrates here during the warm months.
June 8, 2023 at 6:57 pm
They do have amazing colors! I have learned to love Grackles some this Spring, lol, even though they are the biggest piggies at my feeders (besides the squirrel lol). In the past few weeks I’ve been watching the baby grackles chasing the parents in my yard, just like any other baby bird, screaming & begging. Really comical. And oh my, baby Grackles aren’t too cute or colorful at that age! 😉
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June 8, 2023 at 8:58 pm
I just searched for a photo of a grackle chick. Not too attractive 😏. Lucky you to have the whole family to watch!
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June 8, 2023 at 12:21 pm
Your photo captures the light just right on this grackle, Belinda, highlighting his gorgeous array of colors and markings.
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June 8, 2023 at 1:39 pm
Thank you, Jet.
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June 8, 2023 at 8:15 am
I love that bright turquoise spot of color on its neck. Great sighting and catch, Belinda!
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June 8, 2023 at 1:36 pm
The light hit its feathers just right. Thank you, Deborah!
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June 8, 2023 at 8:09 am
Maybe because they aren’t common here, we appreciate them more? I’ve seen only a few recently, their call is unmistakeable. Nice take, Belinda!
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June 8, 2023 at 1:26 pm
I think so too. Thank you, Eliza!
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June 8, 2023 at 2:50 am
Thank you for this clear portrait – I read about Grackles but now will have a good idea of what they look like. The black feathers look as if they are irridescent in certain light – and I like its eye.
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June 8, 2023 at 7:07 am
There are three grackle varieties in North America, we see only the Common Grackle here. All have a similar appearance. I like its eye too.
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June 8, 2023 at 1:17 am
The Grackle is very common in Las Vegas, if you are in the right spot, the sun illuminates the feathers that look so pretty.
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June 8, 2023 at 6:59 am
I guess you see them year round? They are handsome birds.
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June 8, 2023 at 11:03 am
Yes, all year long because of the mild climate. One flew past me yesterday at very close range, I could hear the feathers as the wings flap! They are so pretty when the sun hits the feathers just right. ☺️
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