Quiscalus quiscula
Crumby considers a common grackle invasion to be about the most exciting Class Aves event ever. And yes, the CB was invaded by common grackles from about 8-11:20 AM this morning. They stripped all the acorns off the live oaks. They whooped and hollered. Then all 300-400 flew off to the east. Gone!
The thing is, common grackle invasions are rare events at the CB, happening at 3-4 year intervals. Plus, while cool all to themselves, they usually herald additional noteworthy Class Aves events. Like maybe a two-lane buttscratcher is fixing to turn up in the backyard for a new county record. Something like that!
one of today's common grackles
Hold the presses! The common grackles are back again this morning. Perhaps Ray can get a better picture.
The thing is, common grackle invasions are rare events at the CB, happening at 3-4 year intervals. Plus, while cool all to themselves, they usually herald additional noteworthy Class Aves events. Like maybe a two-lane buttscratcher is fixing to turn up in the backyard for a new county record. Something like that!
one of today's common grackles
Hold the presses! The common grackles are back again this morning. Perhaps Ray can get a better picture.
posted by ray pistrum at Thursday, October 16, 2014
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