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Posted 17 August 2012 - 04:07 AM
Was that taken in the Pacific Northwest?
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Posted 17 August 2012 - 04:13 AM
I believe the OP is in New England. New Jersey, I think. This looks like a Boat-tailed Grackle. Short-ish tail could be due to molt. The feather alignment resembles Boat-tailed more than Common to me.
Oh, and it's on a beach, eating a sea creature. Which makes Boat-tailed even more likely.
Oh, and it's on a beach, eating a sea creature. Which makes Boat-tailed even more likely.
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Posted 17 August 2012 - 04:19 AM
Oh, and it's on a beach, eating a sea creature. Which makes Boat-tailed even more likely.
Those are the sorts of details that are so helpful to know. I see from my Sibley what you mean.
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Posted 17 August 2012 - 02:46 PM
Agree with make Boat-Tailed Grackle. Love the picture!
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