Grackles are almost cartoonish birds because of their dark colors and yellow, seemingly malevolent eyes. They are everywhere, especially at places where they can forage for food. They eat everything from corn to worms. Sometimes they fly together in giant flocks which can inflict severe damage on corn fields. Three weeks ago, I saw a band of them at the Ocean City Welcome Center in New Jersey and shot the following photos.
Common Grackle on top of a street lamp.
Same Grackle flying away.
Another flying shot of same Grackle.
Young Common Grackle on tree branches.
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While I hate the noises they make, there is no mistaken their feathers are simply gorgeous combination of colors.
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And yet I find them ‘un’commonly magnificent. I always try to catch them in the sun, where their iridescent hues glisten in the light. They are very smart, intutitive birds as well! 😊
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Thank you for commenting! They are indeed almost as smart as crows or ravens, two similar birds.
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Beautiful captures of Grackles! 🙂
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Thank you Amy!
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