Ruffled by three_grrr

Photography • Animals • posted on May 07, 2009

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This was taken at the end of March, the Grackles were all pretty much back from their winter quarters, and in a state of shock because their pine trees were gone! The neighbor had cut them all down because they were diseased and dead or dying. These birds are so funny when they call out, they ruffle their feathers and puff themselves up to make themselves look big and intimidating to the next male bird! A little bit cropping, and a bit of post work to get the framing right, and so a little bit of layering. I've been taking some time off from the galleries, still trying to view and comment on a few here and there. So much stuff to do in the spring, windows to wash, screens to put back in, spring cleaning inside the house as well as in the yard. I will keep trying to catch up, isn't that everybodies lament lately? Thank you to all who found time to stop and see the last posting, "Dali's Dream", thanks for all the treasured comments, I loved each and every one! Thank you for all the faves, and most of all, thank you for being here!

Comments (51)

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virginiese

11:32AM | Fri, 08 May 2009

it looks like it is angry ! Nice capture

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farmerC

12:21PM | Fri, 08 May 2009

Exellent work.

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MagikUnicorn

1:12PM | Fri, 08 May 2009

A W E S O M E

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carlx

1:32PM | Fri, 08 May 2009

Fantastic capture, Rita!!!

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mermaid

4:25PM | Fri, 08 May 2009

I like it too, you got the bird in a fascinating pose...smile...

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Dinhi

6:31PM | Fri, 08 May 2009

OH WOW!!!! Awesome shot, wow--totally impressive!!

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DreamersWish

7:55PM | Fri, 08 May 2009

So that is what they are called? And boy does he look like he could poke your eyes out. Fabulous shot!

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Richardphotos

10:33PM | Fri, 08 May 2009

I agree with Jock.a fun capture

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miashadows

4:35AM | Sat, 09 May 2009

WOW Rita, this is stunning !Almost magical.Sorry about their trees.

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JaneEden

5:57PM | Sat, 09 May 2009

Wow Rita I have never seen a bird like this before, and how amazing to see his feathers so fluffed up. Yes it is that time of year again, when the sun shines into the house and suddenly the dust seems to appear from no where, and the windows look really dirty. Tell you what though Rita it will be there when we are all gone, so my late Dad would tell me, and as I get older I make note of his wise words, as I am now unable to do too much anyway due to my illness. Love your capture today Rita, hugs Jane xx

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