Most of the week I have heard a cacophony of bird song, (if you want to call it song), from the Common Grackles in our area. They are distinctly non-musical. Like the Song Sparrow, each Common Grackle may have their own slight variation of the call. The call is raspy, metallic, and harsh, often ending with a high squeak. Unlike the Song Sparrow, you will usually notice several Common Grackles at a time, all singing together, but definately not in unison. Look for them in the tops of trees. In flight, the males tail feathers are vertical, like the rudder of a boat. It is very noticeable, once you are aware of it. To have a listen, please visit www.enature.com/birding/audio.asp. Once there, scroll down to "Perching Birds". Then click on "Blackbirds". Go to page 2 and click on "Common Grackle". Happy Birding!Sunday, March 28, 2010
BIRD OF THE WEEK - Week Two (COMMON GRACKLE)
Most of the week I have heard a cacophony of bird song, (if you want to call it song), from the Common Grackles in our area. They are distinctly non-musical. Like the Song Sparrow, each Common Grackle may have their own slight variation of the call. The call is raspy, metallic, and harsh, often ending with a high squeak. Unlike the Song Sparrow, you will usually notice several Common Grackles at a time, all singing together, but definately not in unison. Look for them in the tops of trees. In flight, the males tail feathers are vertical, like the rudder of a boat. It is very noticeable, once you are aware of it. To have a listen, please visit www.enature.com/birding/audio.asp. Once there, scroll down to "Perching Birds". Then click on "Blackbirds". Go to page 2 and click on "Common Grackle". Happy Birding!
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Weather isn't cooperating today, no Grackles at my feeder this morning. Day is still young, who knows...
ReplyDeleteI had to go home to get something, and I not only saw Grackles at my feeder, I heard them as well. So I can now say I've heard both BOTW.
ReplyDeleteLoved that blog. I love the scene of, evidently the Gracles on the top's of the trees. I am anxious to see their "rudder like tail" when flying. Ophellia was here when I went to the sound of Grackles, you can imagine what she did.
ReplyDeleteSandy they enature audio site is great. I bookmarked it and saved it next to your blog.
ReplyDeleteBev