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The Great-tailed Grackle Skywatch Friday #18

Great-tailed Grackle photo by Larry Jordan

The Great-tailed Grackle is a conspicuous bird, the male being 18 inches in length and having a long, keel shaped tail (hence the name).  Another thing that makes them very obvious to the casual birder is their loud, clear whistles.[audio:https://thebirdersreport.com/audio/GTGR.mp3]

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  • Louise November 13, 2008, 4:36 pm

    Beautiful capture. I know the birds are annoying, but they certainly have a presence to their appearce.

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  • ShutterHappyJenn November 13, 2008, 4:51 pm

    Great perspective. The bird looked so majestic up there!

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  • SaraG November 13, 2008, 5:11 pm

    Great sky and birdie!
    Thanks for sharing!!
    Take care

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  • Larry D November 13, 2008, 5:41 pm

    Interesting call, great photo! Happy SWF!

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  • Sylvia Kirkwood November 13, 2008, 7:19 pm

    Great shot of the Grackle and what a blue, blue sky! Thank you!

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  • Mckay K November 13, 2008, 10:21 pm

    I love this picture and thank you for adding the sound of the Great-tailed Grackle.

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  • Grammy November 14, 2008, 12:29 am

    I love your photo it is amazing.The Great-tailed Grackle look a bit like one of the Birds we have here.
    Happy SWF!

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  • kanani November 16, 2008, 12:43 am

    I used to confuse those with crows! They were so big!!

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