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Grackle Eyes

Rick Cartwright September 14, 2024

I didn't get a photo of it but we saw a large number of Common Grackles at Big Woods this week. There were everywhere. I captuired this photo of this one taking a break. I love those eyes.

~ Rick

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Iridescent Head

Rick Cartwright February 10, 2021

Another cool bird that you often see in the winter here in Ohio:

The Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula) is a large icterid found in large numbers through much of North America. First described in 1758 by Carl Linnaeus, the common grackle has three subspecies. Adult common grackles have a long and dark bill, pale yellow eyes, and a long tail. Adults often have an iridescent appearance on their head, especially males. Common grackles are found in much of North America east of the Rocky Mountains. (Wikipedia)

I love the unique colors of the head of the grackle. ‘Iridescent’ .. very cool looking.