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I took several shots until the bird moved past the spiky frond.
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We made a pit stop at the Cruikshank trail head to use the bathrooms. There were several people seated in the car next to us, and the back driver's side door was open. Perched upon the car next to them, watching intently as they ate their lunch, was this immature Boat-tailed grackle.
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I would have found his stare rather unnerving, if it had been my sandwich he was eyeballing!
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After I put the camera away he actually hopped onto the top of the open door. I am pretty sure the person in back gave him a bit of bread for his efforts.
I agree. The egret composition is outstanding. Still water, fronds, egret. The grackle is a friendly bird at our outdoor cafes here in Fort Worth. Kids love to chase after them.
ReplyDeleteLoved those shots with the spiky plant behind the egret! Fantastic...
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