Greater Antillean Grackle (Quiscalus niger)

We stayed at the El Parador Villa Parguera in La Parguera. Every evening as the sun set, the Grackles would congregate in the trees overlooking the ocean Their characteristic birdsong still reminds me of this idyllic spot.

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