Common Grackle.


Posted by Karl Egressy on Mon Jun 13, 2022 8:18 pm

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"Bronzed" form Common Grackle, with fish. 

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by david fletcher on Tue Jun 14, 2022 2:48 am
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I think thats the first time I've seen a "bronze" form Grackle. Super shot and details Karl, with the fish a nice bonus.
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by Karl Egressy on Tue Jun 14, 2022 6:44 am
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david fletcher wrote:I think thats the first time I've seen a "bronze" form Grackle.  Super shot and details Karl, with the fish a nice bonus.

Thanks Dave. I looked it up again in Kenn Kaufman's Field guide. He actually calls it "Bronzed" form so I'll correct it
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by peter makuch on Tue Jun 14, 2022 10:41 am
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a perfect timing on your part on top of a pine tree and a fish in the beak, nice one.
 

by Axel Hildebrandt on Tue Jun 14, 2022 12:19 pm
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Interesting plumage, I don't remember seeing one like that, the little fish adds to it.
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by Carol Clarke on Tue Jun 14, 2022 2:41 pm
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It certainly has very striking rich colour and iridescence Karl - and a very wild looking eye. Excellent shot!

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by paul fletcher on Tue Jun 14, 2022 8:58 pm
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I didn't know of this colour type, Karl, nice to see a photo. The captured prey is a great addition to your image.
 

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