Friday, April 7, 2017

Snap, GRACKLE, Pop - bird photos @ Jericho, VT


A farmer growing corn might not be delighted with Grackles paying a visit, however at the bird feeder, we welcome these attractive birds.


          Images above captured on October 26, 2016 in Jericho, VT.

   

 Images below captured in March 2016.


Winter fever, prelude to spring courtship.






Where did you hide my Christmas present?

It is under the tree.
 How was I supposed to know about the snow? 




         On March 14/15 we received 29.9 inches of snow. https://litterwithastorytotell.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2017-03-28T13:20:00-04:00&max-results=100


 We were delighted to view 23+ red-winged blackbirds, 98 Common Grackles and 8 cowbirds... (20 species in all) on March 15.












Nice epaulet cousin!



                                             Spring can't be far can it?

















             Spring, in the air in most states, only a mirage in Vermont.

                 





                                 Portraits



Attitude








You should see the other guy!





















Starling sans snowshoes.



Red-winged blackbird
springs ahead.
 Vermont Birds and Words

1 comment:

  1. great group of photos. I found your site because I was trying to positively identify birds at my feeder in East Hardwick. I think they are grackles. Males are black and females are brown and variegated. Problem is females have golden yellow beaks and I have found males with black beaks and black eyes, but no red wings and some with lighter beaks. Any thoughts?

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