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You probably won't appreciate this very common bird until you stop and look at the beautiful iridescent colors on his feathers.

I'd like this shot better if the tail wasn't cut off by a branch but when I tried to get a better angle, he flew away. It's tough to sneak up on these birds - they fly away so quickly. It's best to just wait for them to come to you.

Species: Common Grackle
Location: Colonial Park, Somerset, New Jersey
Lens: EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

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Category: Photography / Animals, Plants & Nature / Birds

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Canon EOS REBEL T1i
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1/1579 second
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F/5.6
Focal Length
400 mm
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800
Date Taken
April 1, 2010
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~trinity224 Sep 9, 2011
Beautifully captured, best shot of this bird I think I've ever seen that shows off those gorgeous feathers.
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=mydigitalmind Sep 10, 2011  Hobbyist Photographer
Aww thank you! :aww:
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Mood: dA Love ~Iszazaza Jan 26, 2011  Student General Artist
cute
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=mydigitalmind Jan 26, 2011  Hobbyist Photographer
Thanks :)
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~Iszazaza Jan 27, 2011  Student General Artist
you´re welcome
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~marwanove Apr 10, 2010
nice .
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=mydigitalmind Apr 11, 2010  Hobbyist Photographer
Thanks :)
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~euphoricmadness Apr 6, 2010
Yeah I love the color on grackles & their eyes look cool. I got a few pictures of a few in my yard one day but it was overcast & taken thru our screen so I don't think I'll bother posting it. Hopefully I'll get a better shot this year. Also planning to buy my first telephoto lens soon! I can't wait! :camera:

Oh sorry for the off-topic, I :heart: your wildlife shots & this is no exception.
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=mydigitalmind Apr 7, 2010  Hobbyist Photographer
No need to apologize. You'll have fun with a telephoto lens - it's nice to not have to get so close :)
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*chemoelectric Apr 5, 2010
Someone I know used to have a really annoying sparrow or something in her yard; the bird would harass people and animals alike. One day, the story goes, a grackle grabbed this bird, held it to the ground, and impaled it with that impressive beak.

The wildlife in general rejoiced.

The grackle’s feathers are nice, too. :)
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