New bird on the alley by Helen Betts

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21-Jun-2020

New bird on the alley

I’ve never seen a bird like this in our alley, but today there were several who kept coming back to my neighbor’s garage roof. I think this is a common grackle, which I’ve seen pictured on this site before, although I remembered the name as gackle ;-).

Best to view in "Original" because other versions resized by Pbase are decidedly unsharp.

Garden chapel, posted earlier:

Nikon Z 7 ,Nikkor AF-S 300/4E PF ED VR with FTZ adapter
1/1250s f/8.0 at 300.0mm iso500 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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Dan Greenberg		24-Jun-2020 22:12
It looks like a female grackle. The aqua is showing on her head but it is faint - supposedly a characteristic of them. ~V~

janescottcumming		23-Jun-2020 11:01
Looks like you have a new neighborhood gossip! V

Milan Vogrin		23-Jun-2020 06:42
Nice catch!

Gill Kopy		23-Jun-2020 03:42
Lovely iridescent colours - sure looks like it has lots to tell his new neighbourhood :) V

globalgadabout		23-Jun-2020 02:32
excellent shot...it seems a strident character..

Nirvan Hope		23-Jun-2020 01:49
Well, I hope the newcomers have some melodious sounds to share. Love the sleek head/neck feathers.

Julie Oldfield		23-Jun-2020 01:42
He (or she) seems to be angry about something. A very well timed capture. V

Hank Vander Velde		23-Jun-2020 01:35
Looks like the Grackle isn't happy about something Helen.

Dwight Rankine		23-Jun-2020 00:09
Nice shot, and sharp. BV

Dennis Hoyne		22-Jun-2020 23:46
One of the "tough guys," a really neat shot.

Dan Greenberg		22-Jun-2020 22:39
It looks like it is pretty comfortable with you being close. Excellent sharp capture. ~V~

Graeme		22-Jun-2020 22:02
A great capture of this new bird on the block, Helen.V

larose forest photos		22-Jun-2020 19:23
Love your shot the shiny Common Grackle. Beautiful. V

Nick Paoni		22-Jun-2020 19:03
Nice timing to get this pose. Love the shine off the feathers.

Nestor Derkach		22-Jun-2020 18:15
Very nice image of this Grackle he sure had something to say as you took the portrait. Nice eye detail. Vote

Tom Munson		22-Jun-2020 15:08
Ni8ce shot, Helen. I believe your ID is correct.

hayl		22-Jun-2020 15:04
Yes, that's a Common Grackle. You've caught the iridescent colours on its head perfectly.

Martin Lamoon		22-Jun-2020 14:50
A great capture Helen. v

Blandine Mangin		22-Jun-2020 11:37
very beautiful ! v

Ika Zinka Eferl		22-Jun-2020 09:32
This is quite the most amazing photo! Well done. V