Carol DM
Snapped a photo of a Grackle at my deck feeder just now. They do not visit often but when they do, they take over and do not allow other birds to eat. But the Blue Jays wait patiently until they are gone.
Common Grackles are large, lanky blackbirds with long legs and long tails. The head is flat and the bill is longer than in most blackbirds, with the hint of a downward curve. In flight, the wings appear short in comparison to the tail. Males are slightly larger than females.
You can see the shimmering blue on the upper body in this photo. That tells you it is a grackle. They are in the blackbird family, but sometimes confused with other varieties such as Brwer’s blackbird and Starlings.
©CarolDM2019
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Did you know there were varieties of Blackbirds?
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Maybe I can post the birds that come to our backyard.
Beautiful bird. I didn’t know anything about this bird. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for your kind comments, they are common here.
What a beautiful bird, we don’t have this type of bird in New Zealand
Yes they are in the blackbird family Pam and vey common.
This is quite similar to our bird crow
Yes they are in the blackbird family, just not as big as the crow.
I see this bird for the first time. Photo of a professional. I like.
You are so kind Elenka, this was taken from inside, behind my patio doors! That is how I take all of my bird photos, except the lucky shot I got of the Blue Jay in the tree.
Another wonderful bird. I hear it for the first time.
Thank you, they are very common here in the US.
I was surprised … Why are so many beautiful birds visiting your home, while around me there are only sparrows, doves, swallows and a few others.
Probably because of my deck feeder with sunflower seeds and peanuts. Food is scarce this time of year. I have doves and sparrows as well.
I think your nature may have more types of wild birds or all the beautiful birds around me have become pets because many people like to keep birds here.
Yes that could make a big difference, all of “mine” are wild.
Wow, what a gorgeous and unique bird! Great capture!
I see these a lot and they really shine in the sunshine. Thanks, I was inside.
I have never been able to differentiate the smaller birds let alone know their names. I only know the larger ones such as eagle and owl. Learned the name of this bird, won’t forget it?
I am always learning. This one has an odd name and is beautiful.