Often considered noisy and annoying, there is also beauty in the common grackle. Pictured below is an adult male, captured at Kensington Metropark in Milford, Michigan.
A White-browed Coucal from Africa was featured on “Cuckoo, Cuckoo.”
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Posted for Birds of the Week CLXXVI
I agree! Uncommonly beautiful.
Yay! Glad you agree. 😁
A beautiful photo! I really like grackles 😊
Thanks. I think grackles are beautiful birds too. 😊
Exquisite.
Thank you much. 😊
I love their glossy shine!
So do I! It really makes them stand out. 😊
That is beautiful. The blue is more pronounced on this one.
Thanks, Egidio. 😊
Wow, I’ve never seen one with the blue plumage! Gorgeous, Pepper!
Thanks, Terri. From what I have read, the adult males have the blue plumage. 😉
The grackles in Arizona are mostly brown. I guess it depends on their habitats.
I am sure you are right. 😊
Beautiful bird!
Yes, it is and I am glad it stayed still long enough for me to click. 😊
Beautiful shot! Those piercing eyes!
Thanks! I agree about the eyes. So small and yet they seem to look right through photo. 😉
Lovely bird with that iridescence around the neck!
Yes, it really sparkles in the sunshine. Have a wonderful day. 😊
Such a pretty bird. Great photo, Pepper. I love how you muted the background.
Thank you, Suzette. 😊
I am curious to know your thoughts.