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Bird’s ID – Boat-tailed Grackle
Boat-tailed Grackle
The Boat-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus major) is a passerine bird of the family Icteridae found as a permanent resident on the coasts of the southeastern United States. It is found in coastal saltwater marshes, and, in Florida, also on inland waters. The nest is a well-concealed cup in trees or shrubs near water; three to five eggs are laid.
Young males are black but lack the adult’s iridescence. Immature females are duller versions of the adult female and have blotches or spots on the breast. The eye color of the boat-tailed grackle varies with range. Gulf Coast and inland birds have dark eyes, whereas Atlantic birds have pale eyes.[Boat-tailed grackles have established significant populations in several United States Gulf Coast cities and towns where they can be found foraging in trash bins, dumpsters, and parking lots.
This bird’s song is a harsh jeeb, and it has a variety of typically grackle-like chatters and squeaks.
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What’s Up? – Peace and Quiet
Peace and Quiet
My backyard has its share of local birds right now. In comparison to previous years I’d feel comfortable saying that I’ve seen less variety of birds.
I imagine for some birds might have been a bit too hot for their comfort in my area. For others I’d speculate the following: They have made adjustments from their usual return from migration to different locations with cooler temperatures based on the weather pattern changes.
My local birds show up daily for their meals. Let me tell you that they all have good healthy appetites.
My son Tyler started 3rd grade classes last Wednesday. End of School vacation! Oh Yeah!
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Red Gallery – Northern Cardinal
You are welcome to the Northern Cardinal Photo Gallery, every Saturday!
It’s suggested to relax and enjoy!
The Northern Cardinal is a territorial song bird. The male sings in a loud, clear whistle from the top of a tree or another high location to defend his territory. He will chase off other males entering his territory. He may mistake his image on various reflective surfaces as an invading male, and will fight his reflection relentlessly. The northern cardinal learns its songs, and as a result the songs vary regionally. Mated pairs often travel together. Also, the songs of a northern cardinal will usually overlap more in syllables when compared to other northern cardinals near it than those far away from it.
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