Common grackles stay in New York year round. I saw one the other day, striding around on its long legs and looking cocky. Whenever I see one I take a moment to admire its glossy colors. I usually see a single bird in a park, or just a few at a time — they look […]
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Common Grackle
The common grackle looks uniformly black from a distance, but when you get closer, and especially in the sunlight, you can see its glossy purple head and iridescent bronze back. Grackles are common in New York City. Grackles forage in low bushes or on the ground for insects, seeds, and fruit. They sometimes show up […]
Freezing Time
Casting a spell to freeze time, a grackle on the path to the perfect crime spirals out of control. • Grackle | Quiscalus quiscula