The grackles are a boisterous and bossy bunch at the feeders, and yet their behavior is suddenly forgiven when the light hits their glossy-black feathers, and beautiful iridescent colors magically appear.
When not feeding, they often sit in groups in the treetops, bellowing a loud and rather unmelodious song.
“The grackles are here and that is quite clear.
The morning is ringing, – not with their singing,
But with their talking, they’re piping and squawking . . .”
~Clarence Hawkes
walking on a country road 
Beautiful and sassy.
Yes, they are. 🙂
Ha ha – they think they can sing and that’s all that matters. Not only do they have the pretty iridescent feather, but the intense eyes as well. Those are nice close-ups of them feasting at the feeder Rebecca.
Thanks, Linda. They pretty much take over the feeders in the springtime. After they have their young, they move on, and things are peaceful once again. 🙂