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richardcgreen — Congregating Grackles

Published: 2018-08-07 20:35:44 +0000 UTC; Views: 523; Favourites: 63; Downloads: 6
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This photo was taken this past Spring, when hundreds of these amazing birds were congregating in the trees around our house. And only males with

their bright, luminescent head. One thing I like about the Grackle is that he always spends most of his time looking up.Such a positive outlook.

200mm lens on a Nikon D60

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Comments: 28

ancoben [2018-08-16 16:21:45 +0000 UTC]

lovely shot

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richardcgreen In reply to ancoben [2018-08-17 14:32:19 +0000 UTC]

Fascinating birds indeed!!!

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ancoben In reply to richardcgreen [2018-08-17 16:01:31 +0000 UTC]

 

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KwasiRa [2018-08-10 22:28:44 +0000 UTC]

When I lived in Austin and worked on the exteriors of houses, I would converse with grackles. I didn't know the language, but it didn't stop them from chatting. Wonderful birds.

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richardcgreen In reply to KwasiRa [2018-08-11 15:28:16 +0000 UTC]

There is also a Mexican Grackle. This one I photographed in Mérida, in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.
Yes, strikingly funny birds.  richard

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LawrenceCornellPhoto [2018-08-09 19:24:01 +0000 UTC]

Wow. Their eyes are really hypnotic

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richardcgreen In reply to LawrenceCornellPhoto [2018-08-10 20:25:52 +0000 UTC]

YES! Those small pupils stare right thru us!!!!

THAT was a lucky shot....it was snowing small flakes, I believe......

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bear48 [2018-08-09 18:49:38 +0000 UTC]

sweet job

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richardcgreen In reply to bear48 [2018-08-10 20:26:27 +0000 UTC]

THANKS BEaR!!!!

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TriciaS [2018-08-08 17:53:26 +0000 UTC]

It's a painting photograph!!!!...At first glance I thought you had a new style of painting!!  It's a   fabulous subject!!!!

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richardcgreen In reply to TriciaS [2018-08-09 14:58:56 +0000 UTC]

I DO like the looks of the uppermost bird...for a painting...

but I've done a couple of birds lately....and am searching for

new avenues of exploration...and it's hard!!!

Wonderful subject...the Grackle.....THANKS

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Myronavitch [2018-08-08 15:06:59 +0000 UTC]

Outstanding activity going on here.

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richardcgreen In reply to Myronavitch [2018-08-09 14:57:20 +0000 UTC]

The multitude only stayed a few minutes ~ some, like these, came to my feeder.

I believe that's a light snow falling....glad you like it Myron!!! richard

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Myronavitch In reply to richardcgreen [2018-08-09 20:12:39 +0000 UTC]

I've have similar situations around my yard.  One day there was an invasion of around three dozen crows.

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richardcgreen In reply to Myronavitch [2018-08-10 20:27:00 +0000 UTC]

We are quite familiar with crows here!!!

Smart bird....

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Myronavitch In reply to richardcgreen [2018-08-11 23:39:54 +0000 UTC]

Yes, their intelligence is outstanding.

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happytimer [2018-08-07 22:22:46 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful capture!!!!

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richardcgreen In reply to happytimer [2018-08-08 14:58:40 +0000 UTC]

THANKS Liisa...enjoy your day pleeze!!!

 

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happytimer In reply to richardcgreen [2018-08-08 15:13:20 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure!!!!

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verod [2018-08-07 22:03:08 +0000 UTC]

Very nice photo!

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richardcgreen In reply to verod [2018-08-08 14:58:06 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Verod...much appreciated!!!

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LunaticDancer [2018-08-07 21:22:23 +0000 UTC]

I'm rarely impressed by photography, but this is exceptional!

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richardcgreen In reply to LunaticDancer [2018-08-08 14:57:20 +0000 UTC]

Wow! I truly thank you for such a kind appraisal!!!!

Regards from richard

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PridesCrossing [2018-08-07 20:47:24 +0000 UTC]

A fantastic capture!! I love these birds!

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richardcgreen In reply to PridesCrossing [2018-08-08 14:56:28 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, me too. THANKS Sandy!!!! 

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PridesCrossing In reply to richardcgreen [2018-08-08 22:15:02 +0000 UTC]

You're so very welcome!

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angevla [2018-08-07 20:42:08 +0000 UTC]

wonderful.. 

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richardcgreen In reply to angevla [2018-08-08 14:55:19 +0000 UTC]

THANKS Much Agevla! TRuly amazing birds!!!

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