Common Grackle

© Candace M. Cleveland

Common Grackle

Uploaded: April 26, 2018 | Entered: April 26, 2018 08:25:08

Description

Common Grackles appear black from a distance, but up close their glossy purple heads contrast with bronzy-iridescent bodies. A bright golden eye gives grackles an intent expression. Females are slightly less glossy than males. Young birds are dark brown with a dark eye.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 500, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 6D

Comments

Emile Abbott level-deluxe April 26, 2018

Tack sharp focus, we have tons of Grackles in Del Rio. Nice work, Candace. #1707421

John Connolly April 26, 2018

A great image with excellent information Candace! I have never heard of this bird before! #11695576

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