You know, Amber, I’ve found it’s easier to capture grackle iridescence when they’re in soft light, like a cloudy day or in shadows. Direct sunlight sometimes works, but not as well. At least in my experience.
We like grackles, too. As a matter of fact we saw quite a few while we were out doing our breeding bird survey route this morning. I think my favorite thing about them are those crazy white eyes!
You got a nice shot of one. Unfortunately, I would like grackles much more if they didn’t eat all the killdeer chicks and eggs. They seem to leave the adult killdeer alone, so far. I hope it stays that way.
Thanks, Darlene. I understand some people don’t like that grackles will eat eggs and chicks if they get the chance. I’m not bothered by it, though, because I think of nature as beautiful even at its most violent or heartbreaking.
You really captured that beautiful iridescence that flashes in just the right light. Love it.
You know, Amber, I’ve found it’s easier to capture grackle iridescence when they’re in soft light, like a cloudy day or in shadows. Direct sunlight sometimes works, but not as well. At least in my experience.
Striking birds and I enjoy watching them descend upon the feeders. Their manners aren’t that bad at all. Beautiful!
They are striking, Mary. And you’re quite right: they have good manners despite their reputation for being nuisance birds.
We like grackles, too. As a matter of fact we saw quite a few while we were out doing our breeding bird survey route this morning. I think my favorite thing about them are those crazy white eyes!
I knew you’d be a kindred spirit, Swampy. Though I know they don’t compare to frogs!
You got a nice shot of one. Unfortunately, I would like grackles much more if they didn’t eat all the killdeer chicks and eggs. They seem to leave the adult killdeer alone, so far. I hope it stays that way.
Thanks, Darlene. I understand some people don’t like that grackles will eat eggs and chicks if they get the chance. I’m not bothered by it, though, because I think of nature as beautiful even at its most violent or heartbreaking.