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Uploaded: 05/04/08 11:12 AM GMT
Quiscalus quiscula
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...or, Common Grackle. You can read more about them RIGHT HERE !!

Any and all comments and critiques welcome!!

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::LynEve
05/04/08 12:11 AM GMT
I have never heard of a Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackle either :) Nice bird. Do you eat these as well as deer ? lol
Beautiful shot - all of those varied colours of the plumage are lovely.I like the texture of the wood as well.
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::Marzena
05/04/08 2:39 PM GMT
Eve above made me ROFL
Neither I have heard any any of them ... What is worse - neither my big dictionary !!!
Still a very handsome birdie plus a master's touch in picturing it=yours I mean !!!
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::bif000
05/04/08 3:08 PM GMT
Great shot, Randy. I really like the way the light reflects off the bird's feathers.
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::ianmacappin
05/04/08 4:03 PM GMT
A fine birdy shot! Lovin the guys colours.

Ian :)
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::egggray
05/04/08 5:19 PM GMT
I have seen these at my feeder. They are huge. Good capture, colorful bird Dude!
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::Joanie
05/04/08 5:56 PM GMT
What a capture Randy! Beautiful bird and its so clear and perfect!
Joanie
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::cynlee
05/04/08 6:25 PM GMT
They make a lot of noise, but they are rather pretty with the blue about the head and neck and the purple feathers. I'm surprised you got one to sit for this image. Well done. Randy. Funiculi, funicula.
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.dustycat
05/04/08 7:47 PM GMT
This is really a wonderful capture. I had this in voting and had to check it out. Great clarity and colors - nicely done.
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::jswgpb
05/04/08 7:58 PM GMT
I thought you were choking. LOL Good job bud.
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::SEFA
05/04/08 8:48 PM GMT
Beautiful shimmering colors on this bird. A great shot, I like the look i that eye :-)
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.Gabbels
05/05/08 7:48 AM GMT
Very beautiful bird shot! I too have never heard of this kind before.... you learn something new everyday!
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::Hottrockin
05/05/08 9:49 AM GMT
Lotsa thanks to all for flappin' by to check out this fella!!
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Why do the pictures come out square when the lens is round?? Picture Purrrfect .
.vangoughs
05/05/08 10:44 AM GMT
Nice sharp image,he looks hungry.
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::JQ
05/07/08 9:56 AM GMT
thats a funny name!!! hes a pretty bird though, some beautiful colours going on there, like that metallic car paint thats green one way and purple another, know what i mean?
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