A pair of female Great-tailed Grackles bath in the waters of White Rock Lake while a lone male looks on. Observation Details County – Dallas City – Dallas Date – Jan 6, 2013 Time of Day – Afternoon Temperature – Cool (50-69°F/10-21°C) Weather – Clear Habitat – Recreation-Park Type of Behavior – Bathing Gender -
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Great-tailed Grackles are aptly named. The sound of the word “Grackle” describes these birds to a tee. It perfectly encapsulates their appearance and their behaviors. Grackles are loud and abrasive sounding birds. They congregate into large, noisy, and messy groups at sunset when it is time to roost. During the day, grackles are opportunistic, bold,
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Female Great-tailed Grackles feeding on acorns near Addison Airport. Observation Details County – Dallas City – Addison Date – Sep 8, 2012 Time of Day – Morning Temperature – Cool (50-69°F/10-21°C) Weather – Clear Habitat – Commercial-Airport Type of Behavior – Feeding Gender – Female Maturity – Adult Observer – Chris Jackson Main Article -
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These Great-tailed Grackles were observed at Sunset Bay on White Rock Lake. The grackles were feeding on water-soaked bread at the lake’s edge. The bread was leftovers from a duck feeding earlier in the day. Observation Details County – Dallas City – Dallas Date – Sep 8, 2012 Time of Day – Afternoon Temperature -
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Dateline – August 26, 2012 It is no secret that I enjoy working on this web site. Almost every week it seems I come across something new and interesting—often things I have never seen or heard of before. But, every once in a while, my efforts lead me to something really unique—something that I feel
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I photographed this group of male and juvenile Great-tailed Grackles at Sunset Bay on White Rock Lake. The young birds, in particular, seemed to be suffering from the late afternoon heat. Observation Details County – Dallas City – Dallas Date – Jun 30, 2012 Time of Day – Afternoon Temperature – Hot (greater than 89°F/32°C)
Continue Reading >>This interesting observation is of a female Great-tailed Grackle. The grackle had gathered some nest building materials and was seen to be dunking the dried straw into a puddle of water. The supposed objective may be to make the straw more pilable for nesting building. Once in place, the straw would dry and again become
Continue Reading >>Four male Great-tailed Grackles posturing early in the breeding season. County – Denton City – Carrollton Date – Mar 1, 2012 Time of Day – Morning Temperature – Warm (70-89°F/21-32°C) Weather – Clear Habitat – Residential-Single Family Type of Behavior – Vocalizing Gender – Male Maturity – Adult Observer – Chris Jackson Main Article
Continue Reading >>This video contains footage of Great-tailed Grackles and European Starlings preparing to roost as the sun sets. This large and noisy communal roost is located at the intersection of Belt Line Road and Plano Road in Richardson, Texas. County – Dallas City – Richardson Date – Mar 20, 2012 Time of Day – Dusk
Continue Reading >>These female Great-tailed Grackles were photographed at Woodlake Pond in Carrollton, Texas. They were making their way through the reeds and trees that grow along the north end of the pond. County – Denton City – Carrollton Date – Jan 14, 2012 Time of Day – Afternoon Temperature – Warm (70-89°F/21-32°C) Weather – Clear
Continue Reading >>This male Great-tailed Grackle was photographed in the parking lot of Creekview High School in Carrollton. Grackles have a very abrasive sounding call. It is full of clicks, screeches, and other unpleasant sounding noises. This bird was in fine form, making the grackle’s signature call over and over again. County – Denton City -
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