Common Grackle on a sunless day
Strange sounds that I had not heard before broke through the quiet. Look up, down and scan through the trees. Nothing...more odd sounds over a few minutes and then this dark bird appeared on this overcast day.
Never having seen a Common Grackle up close and only seeing one Grackle before, I was pretty amazed to see the cohesion of colors that holds the secret to their vivid iridescence.
...and not knowing anything about this species, I would say from the coloring, that this is in the "bronzed grackle" variety of the Commons, but if I have my id wrong, please let me know.
Since they are "common," I'm assuming no one is too excited about a Grackle, but for me, I was blown away by his highly attitudinal pose and intensity mixed with that paint box pattern.
Don't tell me too many things about his unsavory character!! He looks like a real problem bird...the kind you wouldn't want your daughter to bring home...lol
Thank you so much for your visits and inspiration!
Common Grackle on a sunless day
Strange sounds that I had not heard before broke through the quiet. Look up, down and scan through the trees. Nothing...more odd sounds over a few minutes and then this dark bird appeared on this overcast day.
Never having seen a Common Grackle up close and only seeing one Grackle before, I was pretty amazed to see the cohesion of colors that holds the secret to their vivid iridescence.
...and not knowing anything about this species, I would say from the coloring, that this is in the "bronzed grackle" variety of the Commons, but if I have my id wrong, please let me know.
Since they are "common," I'm assuming no one is too excited about a Grackle, but for me, I was blown away by his highly attitudinal pose and intensity mixed with that paint box pattern.
Don't tell me too many things about his unsavory character!! He looks like a real problem bird...the kind you wouldn't want your daughter to bring home...lol
Thank you so much for your visits and inspiration!