I watched the grackle with its catch hop along the shore for quite some time. I don’t know if it had a nest nearby because it didn’t fly off or stop to eat. I know the warm weather is here to stay when I start seeing these intelligent and attractive birds.
BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY 
June 4, 2026 at 3:29 pm
You did a great job, Belinda, of capturing the iridescent features here, not always an easy thing to do. Wonderful photos.
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June 4, 2026 at 4:24 pm
Thanks very much, Jet.
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June 4, 2026 at 3:33 am
This is a marvellous capture, Belinda!
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June 4, 2026 at 9:19 am
Thank you, Anne and quite the bird 😊
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June 3, 2026 at 11:11 pm
Saying it is a mouthful is a bit of an understatement. 🤔😎😏
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June 4, 2026 at 8:54 am
I know, a good provider for sure 😊
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June 3, 2026 at 10:24 pm
What a lovely sight! Grackles are such fascinating and intelligent birds. Watching one along the shore is always a sure sign that warm, beautiful days have arrived. Thanks for sharing this wonderful moment! 😊🐦
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June 4, 2026 at 8:51 am
I enjoy watching them. Thanks very much!
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June 4, 2026 at 9:43 am
You’re most welcome 🤗
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June 3, 2026 at 7:52 pm
Always nice to see them shimmering in the sun
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June 3, 2026 at 8:05 pm
I think so too, thanks.
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June 3, 2026 at 5:46 pm
It was a great catch for you as well!
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June 3, 2026 at 7:59 pm
Thank you, Deborah!
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June 3, 2026 at 5:12 pm
Great catch by you and the grackle as well. 😁
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June 3, 2026 at 7:58 pm
Thanks very much 😊
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June 4, 2026 at 6:39 am
You are welcome. 😊
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June 3, 2026 at 4:29 pm
Great capture! Such a nice color too!
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June 3, 2026 at 7:34 pm
Thank you; I like its iridescent feathers!
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June 4, 2026 at 1:26 am
I had a chance to capture a raven in a photograph recently. What surprised me was that it wasn’t truly black. When the light hit its feathers just right, they shimmered with a beautiful blue shine. It’s amazing how often we think we know what something looks like until we get a closer look.
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June 4, 2026 at 9:18 am
And it’s always a pleasant surprise 😊
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June 4, 2026 at 9:41 am
it is!
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June 3, 2026 at 3:59 pm
That looks like material for building a nest.
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June 3, 2026 at 4:27 pm
It looked rather squiggly to me….
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June 3, 2026 at 6:41 pm
Could have been anything, but it didn’t look all that appetizing to me.
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June 3, 2026 at 8:00 pm
I know 😏
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June 3, 2026 at 3:39 pm
Great captures!
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June 3, 2026 at 3:44 pm
Thank you 😊
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June 3, 2026 at 3:34 pm
My, that is quite the catch! Yes, grackles are very smart birds.
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June 3, 2026 at 3:43 pm
I think it’s some kind of crustacean. I love to watch them at work.
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June 3, 2026 at 3:23 pm
A beautiful bird whose nestlings are going to have a great meal!
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June 3, 2026 at 3:39 pm
I love their colouring. It looks like they’ll be well fed!
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June 3, 2026 at 3:17 pm
Excellent photos, Belinda! Grackles are very common here in the desert too, they frequently make their very loud calls from palm trees!
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June 3, 2026 at 3:37 pm
Thank you, John 😊. They seem to walk with purpose!
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June 3, 2026 at 4:05 pm
Yes, on the hunt for the next meal. ☺️
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