Monday, April 22, 2013

In Mid Squawk

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  SQUAWK!!
 Common Grackle (Male)
 
Common Grackles make a variety of squeaks, whistles, and croaks. The typical song, made by both males and females, is a guttural readle-eak accompanied by high-pitched, clear whistles. It lasts just less than a second and is often described as sounding like a rusty gate.

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54 comments:

  1. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 22, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    I swear I can almost hear it! Beautiful colors in your pictures -- I tend to overlook these birds; I'll take a closer look next time.

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  2. Sylvia KApril 22, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    I was just going to write the same thing as Sallie!! I can indeed almost hear him!! Terrific captures for the day, Karen!! Hope your week is off to a great start!!!

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  3. AnnApril 22, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Now that is clever!!!!And such a beautiful blue.
    Ann

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  4. TexWisGirlApril 22, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    made me smile big!!! :D

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  5. RedPatApril 22, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    You have shown the beauty of a bird we often overlook!

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  6. GattinaApril 22, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    Gorgeous pictures ! what a beautiful bird !

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  7. SmilingSallyApril 22, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    Some people would give their right arm for such detailed pictures. What a gorgeous bird. Thanks for playing Blue Monday.

    Happy Blue Monday, Karen.

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  8. DebbieApril 22, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    i like the ruffled plumage!!

    great shot karen, happy monday!!

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  9. http://earlymorningpeace.blogspot.comApril 22, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    That's an awesome shot of the birdy, wow!!!

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  10. LeoviApril 22, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    Beautiful bird, beautiful blue!

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  11. LVApril 22, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    We have those around here. They are cold black and make so much noise. I do not like them.They try to attack the other birds.

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  12. Buttons ThoughtsApril 22, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    Perfect for Earth Day boy they sure do sound like a rusty gate but oh so pretty. Great shots. B

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  13. AnonymousApril 22, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    What a dazzling bird and divine photography ~ Wow!

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  14. Gail DixonApril 22, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    These birds are so colorful and fun to photograph! You captured their bold behavior quite well. Beautiful, sharp shots, Karen!

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  15. Les...April 22, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    wow! amazing series, what a capture and to make something special out of what seems to be a common and unremarkable bird! well done *VBS*

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  16. mickApril 22, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    Great photo series and perfect captions.

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  17. JoyfulApril 22, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    What a great shot! I'm here from Blue Monday.

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  18. SandyCarlsonApril 22, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    What color! Beautiful.

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  19. AnnesphamilyApril 22, 2013 at 9:49 PM

    I love birds and this one is very lovely. Looks like the head is glittery because of the deep blue color! Perfect post! Have a terrific week!

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  20. RajeshApril 22, 2013 at 11:45 PM

    Very lovely birds.

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  21. Photo CacheApril 23, 2013 at 12:39 AM

    what a beautiful bird.

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  22. Elephant's ChildApril 23, 2013 at 12:40 AM

    The plumage on the Grackle's (wonderful name) head is incredibly vivid. Gorgeous.

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  23. Stewart MApril 23, 2013 at 4:00 AM

    Wonderful shot - the metallic colours are splendid.

    cheers and thanks for linking to WBW.

    Stewart M - Melbourne

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  24. eileeninmdApril 23, 2013 at 4:37 AM

    Pretty shots of the Grackle. They are colorful birds.

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  25. 4 Lettre WordsApril 23, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    Amazing captures, Karen. Wow!

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  26. UnknownApril 23, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    Outlaws they may be, but in the sun they`re beautiful. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  27. IndraniApril 23, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    Wow! You have taken the shots so well.

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  28. CarverApril 23, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    Fantastic series of shots. I love that wide open mouth at the end.

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  29. LeoraApril 23, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    What a wonderful series, said with a squawk!

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  30. HansHBApril 23, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    So cute bird! lovely to see!

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  31. Rambling WoodsApril 23, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    LOL.. yes.. you'd think with the epic wind-up that there would be something great coming out.. but nope...Great series... Michelle

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  32. CarlettaApril 24, 2013 at 12:02 AM

    Wonderful feather detail captured on the colorful squawker!

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  33. Light and VoicesApril 24, 2013 at 2:36 AM

    Fantastic and fun shot!
    JM Illinois
    U.S.A.

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  34. UnknownApril 24, 2013 at 4:28 AM

    Awesome shots! They made me smile.

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  35. Phil SladeApril 24, 2013 at 5:37 AM

    You certaionly caught the action there Karen. Good shots that made me smile too.

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  36. EdenApril 24, 2013 at 5:50 AM

    Such a beautiful bird. Love all the photos.

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  37. Gemma WisemanApril 24, 2013 at 6:46 AM

    The irridescent blue is amazing! And love the stages of winding up for the squawk! Great photos!

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  38. Hootin AnniApril 24, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    What striking color and contrasts you've been able to capture. Extraordinary.

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  39. ArijaApril 24, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    Great shots and you have captured the iridescence of the plumage so well.

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  40. MollyApril 24, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    Absolutely amazing the last one in the series is completely fabulous

    Mollyxxx

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  41. IrmaApril 24, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    Gorgeous pictures!
    What a beautiful bird!
    Regards, Irma

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  42. FOREST SNAPPERApril 24, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    you have caught the sheen on the bird perfect

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  43. HildeApril 24, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    What a beautiful bird, so pretty with the shiny blue colour! Amazing photos, well done :)

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  44. Mary Howell CromerApril 24, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    Very nice images, beautiful bird and fun way to share;')~

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  45. PatApril 24, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    Nice shots of the Grackle!

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  46. EG CameraGirlApril 24, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    You captured the grackle's shine very well here!

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  47. NatureFootstepApril 24, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    this grackle looks very colorful. :)

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  48. MyMaracasApril 24, 2013 at 10:29 PM

    You've made me appreciate the beauty of grackles. I wouldn't have thought it possible. (When my son was very young, he called them "greedybirds" for their behaviour at the feeder.

    Gorgeous photos, so sharp and with so much action and color.

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  49. Carole M.April 24, 2013 at 10:33 PM

    fabulous series; beautiful bird and raucous voice it seems. Reminds me of our wattle-bird; it is noisy like that too

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  50. CNA TrainingApril 24, 2013 at 11:52 PM

    Love that bird in the photo. Classy color. You hit it right in the lens.

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  51. My Odd SockApril 25, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    Wonder what he is saying? Maybe it is unhappy with the breakfast selection!

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  52. MeApril 26, 2013 at 9:57 PM

    Those are excellent, I especially like the last one.

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  53. lorikApril 27, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    Beautiful shots! And I love the way you captured the iridescent surface of the birds. Thank you for your visit:)

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  54. AnonymousApril 30, 2013 at 1:48 AM

    Excellent photos, Grackles are such beautiful birds!

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