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Great-tailed Grackle, Male
Great-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus prosopidicola) male having a harmon rush (lol).
Habitat
Post Oak Savannah vegetation area. Open manicured park and ball fields with some planted trees at ca. 88 m (290 ft) elevation.
Location
Veterans Park and Athletic Complex, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
April 2024
Scientific name
Quiscalus mexicanus
Equipment used
Canon
perfect exposure, showing that lovely sheen and great steely colors, Stanley, a real topper, love it, many tfs!!
 
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A super duper action shot, lighting and capture Stanley, many tfs and a fine set today.
 
Indeed this bird seems to be not amused. Amazing behavioural capture.

Be prepared for the eclipse. ☀️😎 It runs through Mexico, the US and Canada.
My last was in Singapore in December 2019.
 
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Fantastic vivid colors and feather details on this handsome specimen, Stanley.
 
This black beauty is definitely having a melt - down, Stanley.

Captivating shot!
 

Media information

Category
North America
Added by
Stanley Jones
Date added
View count
432
Comment count
12

Image metadata

Device
Canon Canon EOS R5
Aperture
ƒ/7.1
Focal length
500.0 mm
Exposure time
1/1000 second(s)
ISO
1250
Filename
Great-tailed Grackle (male) showing off, Veterans Park, College Station, Brazos County.jpg
File size
3.9 MB
Date taken
Mon, 01 April 2024 1:26 PM
Dimensions
1920px x 1279px

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