Common Grackle.


Posted by Karl Egressy on Mon May 21, 2018 1:10 pm

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Female was collecting nesting material, while the male was guarding her at the top of the tree snag. (posted earlier)
Thanks for looking.

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by Alan Murphy on Mon May 21, 2018 6:54 pm
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Nice behavior and colors.
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by Cynthia Crawford on Mon May 21, 2018 8:03 pm
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I've never seen them nesting before- great shot-nice showing of her iridescent head.
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by Ron Day on Mon May 21, 2018 8:04 pm
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The nesting material tells the story well, Karl. And this natural setting is perfect for a shot like this.
 

by leigha on Tue May 22, 2018 6:36 am
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Nice one Karl. I like the story here.
 

by david fletcher on Tue May 22, 2018 6:38 am
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super shot and info Karl
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by KK Hui on Tue May 22, 2018 7:14 pm
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Wonderful behavior shot, Karl!
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by Carol Clarke on Wed May 23, 2018 4:43 pm
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Great behaviour capture, superb detail and beautiful iridescence! Lovely image Karl.

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