pair of male Boat-tailed Grackles by danapommet

Photography • Animals • posted on Feb 10, 2010

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A pair of male Boat-tailed Grackles. Wow, they were very noisy but let me get pretty close. I don’t like to repeat postings but this is a good view of why they are called Boat-tailed Grackles. If you look at the tail, of the Grackle on the right, you can see that it looks like the keel of a boat. Beautiful iridescent blue-black colors and about 16 ½ inches (42cm) long and with a 14 ½ inch (37cm) wingspan. Photo taken at the Wakodahatchee Wetlands, February 2nd. Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous comments and favs. Dana

Comments (29)

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beachzz

10:33PM | Wed, 10 February 2010

What beautiful birds--looks like they've giving someone quite a talk!!

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watapki66

10:52PM | Wed, 10 February 2010

Wonderful capture, it seems they are talking to each other an ignoring you!

MrsLubner

10:54PM | Wed, 10 February 2010

Always opinionated, aren't they? :-) Great shot!

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Ken _Gilliland

11:00PM | Wed, 10 February 2010

great capture!

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Faemike55

11:11PM | Wed, 10 February 2010

Great photo! They're probably talking about how the Saints just kicked the Colts

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mgtcs

11:11PM | Wed, 10 February 2010

Awww....Adorable Dana, beautiful shot my friend, love it!

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bmac62

11:26PM | Wed, 10 February 2010

They like my yard in the springtime... You've done a very good job of capturing these two rogues:)

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Madbat

11:36PM | Wed, 10 February 2010

Nice shot! If you look at their eyes, you can see they are both eyeballing you.

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Crabbycabby

12:27AM | Thu, 11 February 2010

You have captured to colours in the feathers beautifully.

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lizzibell

2:38AM | Thu, 11 February 2010

Great capture...

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flavia49

6:47AM | Thu, 11 February 2010

excellent capture!!

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DAVER2112

6:55AM | Thu, 11 February 2010

Excellent capture Dana! I can almost hear them now.

lucindawind

7:09AM | Thu, 11 February 2010

wonderful capture .... yes they are noisy !

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MrsRatbag

8:24AM | Thu, 11 February 2010

Big beaks, and such shiny feathers! Beautiful shot, Dana!

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moochagoo

10:34AM | Thu, 11 February 2010

They are so clever...

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kbrog

11:31AM | Thu, 11 February 2010

Excellent capture! Sleek looking birds.

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jendellas

1:01PM | Thu, 11 February 2010

You are right, the name now makes sense. Lovely capture, they are having a good natter!!!!!

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sandra46

3:45PM | Thu, 11 February 2010

EXCELLENT SHOT!!!!!!

BertDes

3:55PM | Thu, 11 February 2010

Great capture.

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MagikUnicorn

4:42PM | Thu, 11 February 2010

NEATO...Wonderful shot

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Katraz

5:45PM | Thu, 11 February 2010

Nice shot and the birds look better than the Crows in my field.

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goodoleboy

6:26PM | Thu, 11 February 2010

Excellent comparatively close capture of the two Grackles, talking up a storm, Dana. Love the colors and streamlined feather plumage on these avians, just like boat-tails. The wings appear rather long relative to their bodies.

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durleybeachbum

8:11AM | Fri, 12 February 2010

Interesting and grogeous creatures. A super shot and info, Dana!

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BessieB

2:01PM | Fri, 12 February 2010

A great shot Dana, such a beautiful colour and such a sheen to the feathers. I have never heard of these birds, how wonderful we learn so much by coming here!!

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flora-crassella

4:54PM | Fri, 12 February 2010

wonderful birds!!!!! Great photo!!!

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Kaartijer

4:47PM | Sat, 13 February 2010

They're everywhere here in Texas, but I never bothered to find out their name... so, thanks for the info!

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mariogiannecchini

1:22AM | Sun, 14 February 2010

Excellent capture, Dana !!! (i campi sono liberi dall'acqua ) (fields are free from water)

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myrrhluz

11:09PM | Sun, 14 February 2010

I love watching grackles court! The male is industriously extending his wings and flexing his tail and the female is close by feigning total disinterest. Wonderful image! You caught their beauty and raucous nature perfectly!

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