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The Grackle puff show offs have begun, and it is always a great time to watch the rivaling displays. They were good at hiding and getting out of frame today but they were so fun and active that I decided to make a video. The last piece is there because it contains the strangest noises. Maybe a Starling, maybe a camera mic malfunction, maybe both?

I've been looking at many Grackles throughout the years, and one thing I have noticed in videos is how much the size of their pupils changes. I tried to slow down and zoom in here to show it a bit. The light is not changing dramatically, does anyone know why Grackle eyes do this? Also, they are showing off already 🖤

(The music had a weird alarm sound in the middle of the clip, I lowered the volume because of it but still wanted to use it because the music fit so well.)

Nesting season is underway, and the hormones are flying in the yard. The Grackle guys are showing off whenever a lady is nearby, and today was particularly explosive for some reason. They are all looking so wonderful, I hope they all get lucky 🙂 🖤

And this is how Grackles are made 😃

It was a great pond day, even though I had to constantly run out to clean the lens 😆Even a Cedar Waxwing finally came down (I've been hearing them for days up in the trees), and the first baby Grack! Others are male and female RWBB, Oriole, Grosbeak, Blue Jay and Cardi. I also changed out the pond livecam, the old one was letting in water and fogged up too much.

Redwinged Blackbirds and Grackles can look mega elegant and awe-inspiring. But then also be complete goofballs 😆Ah, I am so happy they are back. I hope the clouds vanish at some point and we get some sun here in Michigan.