Grackles Enjoying Suet in Trees

@CarolDM (203396)

Nashville, Tennessee

November 18, 2020 11:26am CST

This time of year there are always birds at the feeder. The grackles seem to take over when they show up. I put some suet feeders in the trees. Many birds like this during the colder times of the year. Woodpeckers like the suet too. Snapped this photo from my deck. A flock of grackles were enjoying the suet in two trees. Now if I can find something for the crows. They are liking the peanuts on the deck way too much. Bird watching can take my mind off the world. A nice break for sure.

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

18 Nov 20

Birdwatching is so relaxing. I haven't seen a bird since last week. It was a falcon.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

18 Nov 20

I don't see the big birds in the yard, the hawks stay at a distance thankfully.

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

18 Nov 20

@CarolDM You are lucky for that. We were sitting on our bench outside during a warm spell and watched a hawk swoop down from a tree and carry off a squirrel. Broke my heart.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

18 Nov 20

@DianneN I don't see squirrels but they will also go after the smaller birds.

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@sophie09 (34230)

• Indonesia

19 Nov 20

you have a beautiful backyard

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Nov 20

Thanks! I appreciate that.

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@sophie09 (34230)

• Indonesia

19 Nov 20

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@prinzcy (32299)

• Malaysia

19 Nov 20

So pretty! I want something like this too. Then again, I have cats.

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@prinzcy (32299)

• Malaysia

19 Nov 20

@CarolDM they do? they eat cats or something?

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Nov 20

@prinzcy The larger birds often go after small animals.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Nov 20

Not a good mix, they will go after your cats. Mine stay indoors.

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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)

• United States

18 Nov 20

what a lovely shot 'f those! i confess such's mostly out'n full sun 'r dark shade here 'n thus look jest all black when pic taken. i need to get some more suet fer here 's 't seems all feeders fer such're empty. 'tis prolly why i've not seen the northern flicker fer a bit... i can spend hours jest watchin', takin' pics 'f the birds. most relaxin'.

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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)

• United States

19 Nov 20

@CarolDM yer welcome :) i so need to come sit'n yer deck, lol. i've seen their iridescent colors with my eyes, but've yet to capture such via the camera, so hats off to ya!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

18 Nov 20

Thanks! Snapped from my deck. The sun has to hit these just right to see the colors. In the shade they do look black.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Nov 20

@crazyhorseladycx You would see a lot on my deck. Thanks, I got lucky actually. This tree was at the back of the yard, so it was several feet away.

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@thelme55 (79308)

• Germany

18 Nov 20

OMG! That is an awesome photo. The birds are beautiful.

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@thelme55 (79308)

• Germany

19 Nov 20

@CarolDM That is nice to have trees in your backyard.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Nov 20

@thelme55 I have them in the front as well. And enjoy each one. Lots of evergreen too.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

18 Nov 20

Thanks! In my backyard trees.

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@Nakitakona (59987)

• Philippines

19 Nov 20

Grackles look like a crow. How does they differ from the crowd?

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 Nov 20

@Nakitakona You are welcome.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Nov 20

Crows are about four times bigger than grackles. And grackles have bright yellow eyes. Crows are all black.

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@Nakitakona (59987)

• Philippines

20 Nov 20

@CarolDM Thanks for differentiating them.

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@psanasangma (7910)

• India

19 Nov 20

They are beautiful to watch !

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Nov 20

I agree.

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@wolfgirl569 (135690)

• Marion, Ohio

19 Nov 20

They can be. I like watching the bigger ones as long as they are not hunting my cats

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@wolfgirl569 (135690)

• Marion, Ohio

20 Nov 20

@CarolDM The barn cats are very useful here. I do make sure they have plenty of hiding spots. But once in a while a young kitten will just be gone. I figure a hawk got the poor thing.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Nov 20

I am lucky to have my cats indoors.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 Nov 20

@wolfgirl569 Sad but you are probably right.

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@RasmaSandra (97990)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

19 Nov 20

A wonderful photo there are so many of them,

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Nov 20

They usually come in flocks.

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@Courtlynn (67089)

• United States

19 Nov 20

Never heard of those

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Nov 20

They are very common here.

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@Deepizzaguy (122132)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

19 Nov 20

Nice image of the grackles in the feeder on this site.

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@Deepizzaguy (122132)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

19 Nov 20

@CarolDM Nice backyard view.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Nov 20

@Deepizzaguy It is my getaway place for sure.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Nov 20

Thanks! In my backyard.

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@LindaOHio (222314)

• United States

19 Nov 20

The crows and grackles always take over the feeders from the little birds. Such bullies!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Nov 20

Yes they are, I prefer they stay in the yard away from the deck feeder.

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@freelancermariagrace (29342)

• Philippines

19 Nov 20

Yes, birdwatching is a good way to rest your mind and body. Enjoy

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Nov 20

Thank you! I do it every day, even when it is raining.

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@Babale (1874)

• Semarang, Indonesia

19 Nov 20

The photos are very good and clear, it looks like you have a talent to be a photographer.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Nov 20

Thank you! I enjoy nature photography and am still leaening.

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@shaggin (74988)

• United States

18 Nov 20

What beautiful blue heads they have.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

18 Nov 20

They are pretty in the sunshine.

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@jstory07 (148731)

• Roseburg, Oregon

18 Nov 20

Bird must know I have cats because they avoid my house.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

18 Nov 20

Good for them, they do usually sense their predators.

@marlina (154103)

• Canada

18 Nov 20

Thanks for sharing your picture: never seen those birds before,

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

18 Nov 20

You are welcome. I love these.

@JudyEv (382016)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Nov 20

We don't have grackles but we do have crows.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Nov 20

Big difference. Crows have been visiting here too.

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@Namelesss (3364)

• United States

18 Nov 20

They are beautiful.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

18 Nov 20

Thanks, I agree with you.

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@Nevena83 (66063)

• Serbia

18 Nov 20

It's always nice to hear that you enjoy birds so much.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

18 Nov 20

Thanks!

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