{"id":114447,"date":"2023-07-17T03:45:47","date_gmt":"2023-07-17T09:45:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=114447"},"modified":"2023-07-17T03:45:47","modified_gmt":"2023-07-17T09:45:47","slug":"common-grackle-males-in-arkansas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2023\/07\/17\/common-grackle-males-in-arkansas\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Grackle Males in Arkansas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today, I am tickled to share three male Common Grackle photos. I took these images in my friend Steve Creek’s yard<\/span><\/a> during my visit to Arkansas last month.<\/p>\n

\"CommonCommon Grackle male with a surprised look \u2013 Canon R7, f7.1, 1\/1000, ISO 4000, +0.7 EV, Canon RF 100-500mm at 500mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

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The grackles weren’t as cooperative as some of the birds in Steve’s yard; in fact, they were quite skittish. I missed quite a few shots of the Common Grackles because, by the time I focused on these shiny black birds, they had already flown off.<\/p>\n

However, it was hot in Arkansas while I was there, and I knew the grackles were frequently flying in to the birdbath to get sips of water. So, I kept a watchful eye for them at the birdbath.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

That strategy proved successful when a male grackle landed on the birdbath shortly after a brief rainstorm. I was prepared, and I enjoyed the surprised look that seemed to be reflected in the grackle’s expression.<\/p>\n

\"AdultAdult male Common Grackle on a birdbath \u2013 Canon R7, f7.1, 1\/1000, ISO 5000, +0.7 EV, Canon RF 100-500mm at 500mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

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I’ve only found Common Grackles once in Utah, about three years ago. Unfortunately, the images I captured of that grackle weren’t as sharp as I would have liked due to heat wave distortion. However, because I spotted and pointed out that grackle to a friend, they were able to add it to their lifer bird list.<\/p>\n

I’d seen and photographed this species while I lived in Florida so the Common Grackle I found in Utah wasn’t a lifer bird for me.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\"MaleMale Common Grackle in Arkansas \u2013 Canon R7, f7.1, 1\/800, ISO 2000, Canon RF 100-500mm at 500mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

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Two days after I photographed the male Common Grackle in the first two images above, I had another opportunity with a male Common Grackle at the birdbath. The lighting I had wasn’t the best because of clouds, but I enjoyed having the grackle in my viewfinder.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to see more of my Common Grackle photos plus facts and information about this species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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