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Taken in Marana,Az March 2010
Canon Powershot sx10is
A Giant among blackbirds, they are very common here in the mid west. Often found in parking lots and parks forging for what ever they can find to eat.
Great-tailed Grackle may put observers in mind of Hitchcock’s film_The Birds_, as flocks forage and roost noisily in highly urbanized areas. This species has recently spread northward in the Great Plains. Both males females can have multiple partners, a reproductive strategy known as polygynandry.
VOICE. Song a loud train of unusual sounds – muffled whistles, hisses, and rattles – that recall a ham radio being tuned. CALL similar ro Boat-tailed Grackle.
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Excellent color and lighting and such a great written description!! They are very similar to the brewers blackbird but much larger!! Great capture!!
Yes they are Blair. In fact unlike the boat-tailed grackle, these have that bright yellow eye that just pops out at you! Thank you sir as always for the support!
– Kimberly P-Chadwick
A stunning clear and well focussed capture, and great info! Thanks for sharing and well done!
I do so appreciate your visits Magaret, Thank you!
– Kimberly P-Chadwick
wonderful composition, super shot
Thank you dearly Robert!
– Kimberly P-Chadwick
beautifully captured!
I do appreciate the time you took to peek into my world Edyta! Thank you!
– Kimberly P-Chadwick
Hi Kimberly, thank you for the description on these birds.
Very beautiful photo!
Thank you again Yannik!
– Kimberly P-Chadwick
Well captured Kimberly.
Trish, as always my friend, thank you~☺
– Kimberly P-Chadwick
Beautiful shot Kimberly…love how the sun really makes him glow!
Thank you for taking a trip into my world, I appreciate that!
– Kimberly P-Chadwick
Beautiful colours and light, love that sharp, yellow eye! :)
I thank you for stopping by and cleaving a comment Helen, thank you!
– Kimberly P-Chadwick
Very Nice Capture Kim
Thank you Bonnie~☼
– Kimberly P-Chadwick
Beauty! Sitting up there so regal! Wonderfully captured, Kimberly!
She is “rockin” that branch isn’t she…lol, thank you Sir!
– Kimberly P-Chadwick