A Plague of Grackles

This morning, a huge plague of grackles descended on our back yard. (Yes, that is the proper collective noun. Apropos, no?) There were hundreds and hundreds of them, with some red-wing black birds thrown in. The noise!! Fortunately, they didn’t stay long.
This photo is just one example of why I am convinced that grackles (and crows, and ravens) are secretly plotting world domination. There is waaaay too much going on behind those eyes…

[Walks @ 7]

Their eyes make them look sinister, almost as though they might say 'this is ours now, what cha going to do about it'

[Diana]

What an amazing capture, I agree with the above ;-)

[Boxplayer]

I adore them already and am ready to swear undying allegiance once their plot for world domination is complete!

[Issi Bannerman]

Very appropriate name for these guys! Cool shot.

[Susan Wakely]

Great capture. They look a little intimidating.

[Joan Robillard]

They are noisy birds

[Valerie Chesney]

Wow! Those eyes are quite intense.

[Mags]

They are somewhat comical to watch. Great shot!

[Bucktree]

They sure are a noisy lot. I like their color and the long tail feathers. Nice bird feeder.

[Pam]

Omg! I feel the same way about grackles. They creep me out! ha ha.

[Shutterbug]

That name for the group sounds like it fits. I love that quote in your profile. I have the same in my profile. I think it is so true.

[Carole Sandford]

I can imagine the noise!

[Phil Howcroft]

they look rather lovely Laura , great eyes