Nature the Grackle

the Grackle · 06:06 PM

Took this handheld shot from distance of this mischievous bird. C and C welcome. thanks Bob

**Bob Harris** · 05-16-2011, 05:20 PM

thanks for looking. Bob

charliezap · 05-16-2011, 06:47 PM

I have grackles and when the sun hits them just right they are very intense with the coloration.---charliezap

magkelly · 05-16-2011, 07:54 PM

We have hundreds of these all around us every day. They're noisy, crazy, lovely birds to watch. At dusk they congregate in this big tree and on the power lines nearby so they can gather and fly over to a nature park near here to spend the night. It's the highlight of my cats day that happening. It's their cat TV and they really look forward to seeing it.

**Bob Harris** · 05-17-2011, 11:12 AM

Originally posted by charliezap

I have grackles and when the sun hits them just right they are very intense with the coloration.---charliezap

I know what you mean Charlie, they almost have a purple/black color when the sun hits just right.

**Bob Harris** · 05-17-2011, 11:14 AM

Originally posted by magkelly

We have hundreds of these all around us every day. They're noisy, crazy, lovely birds to watch. At dusk they congregate in this big tree and on the power lines nearby so they can gather and fly over to a nature park near here to spend the night. It's the highlight of my cats day that happening. It's their cat TV and they really look forward to seeing it.

That is too funny about the cats watching them and waiting each day for the view. Thanks for looking, I guess these birds can be very nasty also to other birds. thanks Bob

JohnBee · 05-17-2011, 11:24 AM

What an intriguing bird!
Apparently if you can get the light just right, they are filled with colors.
Never seen one myself unfortunately ...

**Bob Harris** · 05-17-2011, 12:31 PM

Originally posted by JohnBee

What an intriguing bird!
Apparently if you can get the light just right, they are filled with colors.
Never seen one myself unfortunately ...

John, the colors remind me of the black that you would see in a raven or some blackbirds when the sun hits them just right, thanks for taking a look, always appreciated. Bob

magkelly · 05-17-2011, 12:44 PM

Yeah actually they can be, particularly when they all decide to gang up on something. The one thing I don't like about them is that they tend to take other bird's eggs and eat them when they can. We have ducks around here and they're always attacking the little ducklings and cracking open the duck eggs.

Originally posted by Bob Harris

That is too funny about the cats watching them and waiting each day for the view. Thanks for looking, I guess these birds can be very nasty also to other birds. thanks Bob

slowpez · 05-17-2011, 06:30 PM

I think it is the eye color that make the grackle stand out; it is weird looking to say the least. Now Bob, if you could just get them to be quiet in the mornings until the coffee is made I would appreciate it.

**Bob Harris** · 05-17-2011, 07:12 PM

Originally posted by magkelly

Yeah actually they can be, particularly when they all decide to gang up on something. The one thing I don't like about them is that they tend to take other bird's eggs and eat them when they can. We have ducks around here and they're always attacking the little ducklings and cracking open the duck eggs.

Originally posted by slowpez

I think it is the eye color that make the grackle stand out; it is weird looking to say the least. Now Bob, if you could just get them to be quiet in the mornings until the coffee is made I would appreciate it.

thanks to both for looking and commenting. If you would like to see the other thread I started on this bird, you can click on this link. thanks Bob

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/143873-nature-great-tailed-grackle.html

photolady95 · 05-17-2011, 07:32 PM

I missed this one Bob. Sorry I'm late in replying. The books say these things are even here but I've never seen one. With your nicely composed and clear shot, I can now be certain that the one I see is what it is. TFS

**Bob Harris** · 05-17-2011, 07:41 PM

Originally posted by photolady

I missed this one Bob. Sorry I'm late in replying. The books say these things are even here but I've never seen one. With your nicely composed and clear shot, I can now be certain that the one I see is what it is. TFS

thank you Mar for taking a look and the nice comment. When I took this photo, it was blowing about 20mph, handheld at distance, so I was surprised it turned out this well. It really speaks well of all of our Pentax camera's. Bob

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05-16-2011, 05:20 PM	#2
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05-16-2011, 06:47 PM	#3
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686	I have grackles and when the sun hits them just right they are very intense with the coloration.---charliezap

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magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	We have hundreds of these all around us every day. They're noisy, crazy, lovely birds to watch. At dusk they congregate in this big tree and on the power lines nearby so they can gather and fly over to a nature park near here to spend the night. It's the highlight of my cats day that happening. It's their cat TV and they really look forward to seeing it.

05-17-2011, 11:12 AM	#5
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by charliezap I have grackles and when the sun hits them just right they are very intense with the coloration.---charliezap I know what you mean Charlie, they almost have a purple/black color when the sun hits just right.

05-17-2011, 11:14 AM	#6
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by magkelly We have hundreds of these all around us every day. They're noisy, crazy, lovely birds to watch. At dusk they congregate in this big tree and on the power lines nearby so they can gather and fly over to a nature park near here to spend the night. It's the highlight of my cats day that happening. It's their cat TV and they really look forward to seeing it. That is too funny about the cats watching them and waiting each day for the view. Thanks for looking, I guess these birds can be very nasty also to other birds. thanks Bob

05-17-2011, 11:24 AM	#7
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	What an intriguing bird! Apparently if you can get the light just right, they are filled with colors. Never seen one myself unfortunately ...

05-17-2011, 12:31 PM	#8
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by JohnBee What an intriguing bird! Apparently if you can get the light just right, they are filled with colors. Never seen one myself unfortunately ... John, the colors remind me of the black that you would see in a raven or some blackbirds when the sun hits them just right, thanks for taking a look, always appreciated. Bob

05-17-2011, 12:44 PM	#9
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	Yeah actually they can be, particularly when they all decide to gang up on something. The one thing I don't like about them is that they tend to take other bird's eggs and eat them when they can. We have ducks around here and they're always attacking the little ducklings and cracking open the duck eggs. Originally posted by Bob Harris That is too funny about the cats watching them and waiting each day for the view. Thanks for looking, I guess these birds can be very nasty also to other birds. thanks Bob

05-17-2011, 06:30 PM	#10
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462	I think it is the eye color that make the grackle stand out; it is weird looking to say the least. Now Bob, if you could just get them to be quiet in the mornings until the coffee is made I would appreciate it.

05-17-2011, 07:12 PM	#11
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by magkelly Yeah actually they can be, particularly when they all decide to gang up on something. The one thing I don't like about them is that they tend to take other bird's eggs and eat them when they can. We have ducks around here and they're always attacking the little ducklings and cracking open the duck eggs. Originally posted by slowpez I think it is the eye color that make the grackle stand out; it is weird looking to say the least. Now Bob, if you could just get them to be quiet in the mornings until the coffee is made I would appreciate it. thanks to both for looking and commenting. If you would like to see the other thread I started on this bird, you can click on this link. thanks Bob https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/143873-nature-great-tailed-grackle.html

05-17-2011, 07:32 PM	#12
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	I missed this one Bob. Sorry I'm late in replying. The books say these things are even here but I've never seen one. With your nicely composed and clear shot, I can now be certain that the one I see is what it is. TFS

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05-17-2011, 07:41 PM	#13
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by photolady I missed this one Bob. Sorry I'm late in replying. The books say these things are even here but I've never seen one. With your nicely composed and clear shot, I can now be certain that the one I see is what it is. TFS thank you Mar for taking a look and the nice comment. When I took this photo, it was blowing about 20mph, handheld at distance, so I was surprised it turned out this well. It really speaks well of all of our Pentax camera's. Bob