We put up a larger birdfeeder last weekend and so enjoyed all of the different varieties of birds that appeared. That is until these Starlings (I guess that's what they're called) showed up. I call them black crows. They're mean and just overtook the birdfeeder and made a mess. I do not like them!
This is a great shot of them but they look mean. When one feeds birds as you do, you get them all. I have wanted to but not with our pool as it would be a mess. My Mom did for a while and then it got out of control and birds like this starting showing up and she stopped. I wonder how so many people keep it under control.
These are male grackles not starlings. You can't help but love their iridescent markings, but they can be a bit overwhelming at the feeders. They love to congregate in parking lots. Great shot, Cindy!
You caught some great details on these grackles! We used to have a huge amount of them in my backyard - up to 15-20 at a time. They would scare everything away and yes - they do make a mess! ;)
