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@booksbeaksbytes.bsky.social
7 hours ago
A Carolina Wren perches on the rim of a bowl feeder, against a soft grey out-of-focus background. The wren is positioned with tail angled toward the left edge of the frame and facing right.

A Carolina Wren perches on the rim of a bowl feeder, against a soft grey out-of-focus background. The wren is positioned with tail angled toward the left edge of the frame and facing right.

A Brown Thrasher perches on the rim of a bowl feeder, partially visible in the bottom left of the frame, against a soft dark grey background. The bird faces left with its head raised alertly, long rufous-brown tail extending toward the right edge of the frame. The white, heavily streaked underparts contrast sharply with the rufous-brown back. The vivid yellow iris is clearly visible, lending the bird an intense expression.

A Brown Thrasher perches on the rim of a bowl feeder, partially visible in the bottom left of the frame, against a soft dark grey background. The bird faces left with its head raised alertly, long rufous-brown tail extending toward the right edge of the frame. The white, heavily streaked underparts contrast sharply with the rufous-brown back. The vivid yellow iris is clearly visible, lending the bird an intense expression.

Per Alan (@alan678.bsky.social), today’s #birdoftheday theme is #manmadeperch. The alt theme is #naturalperch.

A Carolina Wren (March 12 2026) and a Brown Thrasher (March 20 2026) for the main theme.

Charlotte NC US.
#birds #BackyardBirding #BirdsofNC #CarolinaWrens #BrownThrashers

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@booksbeaksbytes.bsky.social
1 day ago
A red-winged blackbird, positioned diagonally with the tail in the top right corner of the frame, perches on an angled feeder pole and is about to dive towards a tube feeder on the left right. The backdrop is out of focus greenery.

A red-winged blackbird, positioned diagonally with the tail in the top right corner of the frame, perches on an angled feeder pole and is about to dive towards a tube feeder on the left right. The backdrop is out of focus greenery.

Two bowl feeders and a metal ring are attached to a vertical pole with the ring positioned between the two feeders. An American Robin perches on the metal ring, facing right, head raised high and tail tilted downwards. An Eastern Towhee perches on the rim of the top bowl feeder, back towards the camera. Out-of-focus greenery fills the backdrop.

Two bowl feeders and a metal ring are attached to a vertical pole with the ring positioned between the two feeders. An American Robin perches on the metal ring, facing right, head raised high and tail tilted downwards. An Eastern Towhee perches on the rim of the top bowl feeder, back towards the camera. Out-of-focus greenery fills the backdrop.

Per Rob (@robcrank68.bsky.social), today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BlackHeads and the Alt Theme is #Grey.

I've gone for the primary theme.

First photo: April 2 2026, Second: March 2026.
Charlotte NC US.

#birds #BackyardBirding #EasternTowhees #AmericanRobins #Blackbirds #BirdsofNC

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@booksbeaksbytes.bsky.social
2 days ago
A male northern cardinal perches on a near vertical branch, direct sunlight catching the scarlet plumage and the black facial mask against a backdrop of out-of-focus green leaves and light blue sky.

A male northern cardinal perches on a near vertical branch, direct sunlight catching the scarlet plumage and the black facial mask against a backdrop of out-of-focus green leaves and light blue sky.

Per Rob (@robcrank68.bsky.social), today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Black&Red and the Alt Theme is #Pigeons&Doves.

My second contribution for today's primary theme, also a male Northern Cardinal.

April 2 2026. Charlotte NC US.
#birds #northerncardinals #BackyardBirding #BirdsofNC

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@booksbeaksbytes.bsky.social
3 days ago
A male Northern Cardinal perches in profile on the rim of a bowl feeder. The bird is facing the left with its tail pointing towards the bottom right.

A male Northern Cardinal perches in profile on the rim of a bowl feeder. The bird is facing the left with its tail pointing towards the bottom right.

Per Rob (@robcrank68.bsky.social), today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Black&Red and the Alt Theme is #Pigeons&Doves.

A male Northern Cardinal for the primary theme.

March 12 2026. Charlotte NC US.
#birds #northerncardinals #BackyardBirding #BirdsofNC

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@booksbeaksbytes.bsky.social
4 days ago
A white-throated sparrow perches on a tree branch extending from the center to the bottom right of the frame, facing the camera and head turned slightly to its left. Lush green leaves frame the top left quarter of the photo while soft, out-of-focus green leaves bottom quarter of the photo.

A white-throated sparrow perches on a tree branch extending from the center to the bottom right of the frame, facing the camera and head turned slightly to its left. Lush green leaves frame the top left quarter of the photo while soft, out-of-focus green leaves bottom quarter of the photo.

A white-throated sparrow perches on a tree branch extending from the top-left to the bottom right. The bird is facing the camera with head turned slightly to its left. Soft, out-of-focus green leaves fill the backdrop.

A white-throated sparrow perches on a tree branch extending from the top-left to the bottom right. The bird is facing the camera with head turned slightly to its left. Soft, out-of-focus green leaves fill the backdrop.

A white-throated sparrow for today's #SparrowSunday.

The second photo is a heavily-cropped version of the first.

April 4 2026. Charlotte NC US.
#birds #sparrows #BirdsofNC

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@booksbeaksbytes.bsky.social
5 days ago
A male house finch perches in profile on a tree branch against a backdrop of light blue sky and several other tree branches. The bird is in the middle of the frame, oriented diagonally with the tail pointed towards the lower left corner.

A male house finch perches in profile on a tree branch against a backdrop of light blue sky and several other tree branches. The bird is in the middle of the frame, oriented diagonally with the tail pointed towards the lower left corner.

Per Rob (@robcrank68.bsky.social), today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #SmallBirdsInFlight, any bird Duck Size or smaller in flight. The Alt Theme is #Finches.

I've gone for the alt theme with this male house finch.

March 26 2026. Charlotte NC US.
#birds #finches #BirdsofNC #BackyardBirding

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@booksbeaksbytes.bsky.social
6 days ago
A red-shouldered hawk perches on a snow-covered deck railing - head stretched forward and bent down. The backdrop is blurry tree branches criss-crossing the frame against a light grey sky.

A red-shouldered hawk perches on a snow-covered deck railing - head stretched forward and bent down. The backdrop is blurry tree branches criss-crossing the frame against a light grey sky.

A red-bellied woodpecker clings to the side of a thick tree branch covered with snow on the opposite side.

A red-bellied woodpecker clings to the side of a thick tree branch covered with snow on the opposite side.

Per Alan (@alan678.bsky.social), the #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #weather a favourite shot in any weather we can see. The alt is #riverbank.

I've gone for the primary theme.

January 31 2026. Charlotte NC US.

#birds #BackyardBirding #Woodpeckers #Hawks #BirdsofNC

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@booksbeaksbytes.bsky.social
1 week ago
A gull perched on ground in front of a wooden seawall, facing the camera with its head turned slightly to its left.

A gull perched on ground in front of a wooden seawall, facing the camera with its head turned slightly to its left.

A ring-billed gull in profile stands on the lakeshore among dry yellow grass, with the lake stretching across the upper half of the frame. The gull faces left, its distinctive yellow beak marked by a black ring near the tip.

A ring-billed gull in profile stands on the lakeshore among dry yellow grass, with the lake stretching across the upper half of the frame. The gull faces left, its distinctive yellow beak marked by a black ring near the tip.

Per Rob, (@robcrank68.bsky.social), today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #LargeBirdsInFlight, birds LARGER than Ducks in flight.
The Alt Theme is #Gulls.

I've gone with the Alt theme.

December 2025. Southport and Wilmington NC US.
#birds #BirdsofNC

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@booksbeaksbytes.bsky.social
1 week ago
A common grackle perches on the rim of a bowl feeder facing the camera.

A common grackle perches on the rim of a bowl feeder facing the camera.

Per Alan (@alan678.bsky.social), the #BirdofTheDay theme is #snacks, any bird eating. The alt is #attitude, birds showing attitude.

I've gone for the alt theme with this common grackle.

March 26 2026. Charlotte NC US.

#birds #commongrackles #BirdsofNC #BackyardBirding

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@booksbeaksbytes.bsky.social
1 week ago
A metal pole supports three helically arranged metal rings. The top and bottom rings support two feeders, while the middle ring is missing one. One mourning dove is perched on the rim of the middle ring while two more doves are in the other bowls filled with seeds and nuts.

A metal pole supports three helically arranged metal rings. The top and bottom rings support two feeders, while the middle ring is missing one. One mourning dove is perched on the rim of the middle ring while two more doves are in the other bowls filled with seeds and nuts.

Per Rob (@robcrank68.bsky.social), today's #BirdOfTheDay is #BestOfTheMonth, your best bird capture/s of March.

Of all the photos I posted in March, I consider this to be one of the better ones.

#birds #birdsofnc #mourningdoves

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@booksbeaksbytes.bsky.social
1 week ago
A brown pelican perches on a wooden post standing tall in the Atlantic Ocean waters.

A brown pelican perches on a wooden post standing tall in the Atlantic Ocean waters.

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekMforMovies

The Pelican Brief (1993)

#birds #pelicans #BirdsofNC

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@booksbeaksbytes.bsky.social
1 week ago
A large number of grackles foraging on ground covered with dry grass. Photo taken in Southport NC US.

A large number of grackles foraging on ground covered with dry grass. Photo taken in Southport NC US.

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekMforMovies

Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds (1963)

#birds #grackles #BirdsofNC

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@booksbeaksbytes.bsky.social
1 week ago
A red-winged blackbird, back towards camera and with a seed in its beak, perches on the rim of a bowl feeder.

A red-winged blackbird, back towards camera and with a seed in its beak, perches on the rim of a bowl feeder.

Per Rob (@robcrank68.bsky.social), today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #AdulsWithChicks and the Alt Theme is #Yellow: Yellow in its plumage.

This Red-winged Blackbird supports the alt theme with its yellow wing bars.

March 2026. Charlotte NC US.
#birds #blackbirds #BackyardBirding #BirdsofNC

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@booksbeaksbytes.bsky.social
1 week ago
Four blackbirds perch on a main branch of a tree: on the left, a starling with back towards the camera; in the middle, two common grackles with iridescent necks looking up towards the sky; and a red-winged blackbird on the right in profile. The backdrop is several side branches from the main branch cutting across the frame.

Four blackbirds perch on a main branch of a tree: on the left, a starling with back towards the camera; in the middle, two common grackles with iridescent necks looking up towards the sky; and a red-winged blackbird on the right in profile. The backdrop is several side branches from the main branch cutting across the frame.

Three different blackbird species together: two common grackles, a starling, and a red-winged blackbird.

March 2026. Charlotte NC US.
#birds #BirdsofNC #Blackbirds #BackyardBirding

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@booksbeaksbytes.bsky.social
1 week ago
An Eastern Bluebird — blue back and brownish breast — perches on a weathered wooden deck railing, tail lowered, head high and turned slightly to the left, against a soft greyish background.

An Eastern Bluebird — blue back and brownish breast — perches on a weathered wooden deck railing, tail lowered, head high and turned slightly to the left, against a soft greyish background.

Per Alan (@alan678.bsky.social), the #BirdOfTheDay theme for Saturday is #blue and the alt is #stripes.

An Eastern Bluebird for the primary theme.

March 12 2026. Charlotte NC US.
#birds #EasternBluebirds #BackyardBirding #BirdsofNC

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@booksbeaksbytes.bsky.social
1 week ago
An American Robin — oriented with tail towards the lower right and head towards the right and turned towards the camera — perches near where a tree branch forks. The backdrop is featureless light blue with a few blurry branches cutting across.

An American Robin — oriented with tail towards the lower right and head towards the right and turned towards the camera — perches near where a tree branch forks. The backdrop is featureless light blue with a few blurry branches cutting across.

An American Robin posing for me, yesterday.

March 26 2026. Charlotte NC US.
#birds #BirdsofNC #BackyardBirding #AmericanRobins

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@booksbeaksbytes.bsky.social
1 week ago
A brown-headed cowbird, seeds in its beak, perches on the rim of a tray feeder, facing the camera directly. The feeder sits on the deck floor, with blurred deck posts filling the background.

A brown-headed cowbird, seeds in its beak, perches on the rim of a tray feeder, facing the camera directly. The feeder sits on the deck floor, with blurred deck posts filling the background.

A brown-headed cowbird — seeds in its beak, oriented from left to right with head turned slightly to the left — perches on the rim of a tray feeder. The feeder sits on the deck floor, with blurred deck posts filling the background.

A brown-headed cowbird — seeds in its beak, oriented from left to right with head turned slightly to the left — perches on the rim of a tray feeder. The feeder sits on the deck floor, with blurred deck posts filling the background.

A brown-headed cowbird — seeds in its beak, oriented diagonally with tail towards the lower right and head raised toward the top right — perches on the rim of a tray feeder. The feeder sits on the deck floor, with blurred deck posts filling the background.

A brown-headed cowbird — seeds in its beak, oriented diagonally with tail towards the lower right and head raised toward the top right — perches on the rim of a tray feeder. The feeder sits on the deck floor, with blurred deck posts filling the background.

Per Rob (@robcrank68.bsky.social), today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #WingsOpenNotFlying and the Alt Theme is #Eating.

I've gone for the Alt theme with these three shots of a brown-headed cowbird.

March 8 2026. Charlotte NC US.
#birds #Cowbirds #BackyardBirding #BirdsofNC

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@booksbeaksbytes.bsky.social
2 weeks ago
A non-breeding and intense-looking European Starling — its dark plumage densely speckled with white spots and bill a vivid yellow — perches on a deck railing in a diagonal stance with tail angled towards the lower right and head near the top right against a clean slate grey backdrop.

A non-breeding and intense-looking European Starling — its dark plumage densely speckled with white spots and bill a vivid yellow — perches on a deck railing in a diagonal stance with tail angled towards the lower right and head near the top right against a clean slate grey backdrop.

Per Alan (@alan678.bsky.social), the #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #speckled and the alt is #oneleg.

A very intense looking European Starling for the primary theme.

March 20 2026. Charlotte NC US.
#birds #BackyardBirding #Starlings #BirdsofNC

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@booksbeaksbytes.bsky.social
2 weeks ago
A red-winged blackbird perches at a tube feeder, beak open and facing left as a seed slips from its bill. The bird and the feeder stand out sharply against a featureless, light grey backdrop.

A red-winged blackbird perches at a tube feeder, beak open and facing left as a seed slips from its bill. The bird and the feeder stand out sharply against a featureless, light grey backdrop.

A common grackle perches on the rim of a shallow bowl feeder, facing left, tail fanned wide in a V-shape, beak open around a peanut. The bird is rendered "sharply" against a featureless, pearl-white background.

A common grackle perches on the rim of a shallow bowl feeder, facing left, tail fanned wide in a V-shape, beak open around a peanut. The bird is rendered "sharply" against a featureless, pearl-white background.

Per Rob (@robcrank68.bsky.social), today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #OpenBeak and the Alt Theme is #Gulls.

I've gone with a red-winged blackbird and a common grackle.

March 2026. Charlotte NC US.
#birds #BackyardBirding #BirdsofNC #Blackbirds #Grackles

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@booksbeaksbytes.bsky.social
2 weeks ago
A male downy woodpecker — black and white with a red patch on the nape — perches upright at an out-of-focus tube bird-feeder.

A male downy woodpecker — black and white with a red patch on the nape — perches upright at an out-of-focus tube bird-feeder.

Per Alan ( @alan678.bsky.social), today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #tricolour. The alt is #YearRound.

Going for the double today with this male Downy Woodpecker.

March 7 2026. Charlotte NC US.
#birds #BackyardBirding #BirdsofNC #Woodpeckers

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@booksbeaksbytes.bsky.social
2 weeks ago
A common grackle, a starling, and a red-winged blackbird perch on a tree branch spanning the photo frame diagonally from bottom right to top-left. The grackle is in the top-left corner and puffed up. The starling is in the middle and facing the camera. The blackbird is on the right and facing the camera.

A common grackle, a starling, and a red-winged blackbird perch on a tree branch spanning the photo frame diagonally from bottom right to top-left. The grackle is in the top-left corner and puffed up. The starling is in the middle and facing the camera. The blackbird is on the right and facing the camera.

A common grackle, a starling, and a red-winged blackbird waiting for their turn to get to the feeders this morning.

March 22 2026. Charlotte NC US.
#birds #commongrackles #starlings #redwingedblackbirds #BirdsofNC #BackyardBirding

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@booksbeaksbytes.bsky.social
2 weeks ago
A sparrow perches on a twig, facing the camera with head turned to the right. Many other twigs with a few green leaves criss-cross around the sparrow filling the rest of the photo frame.

A sparrow perches on a twig, facing the camera with head turned to the right. Many other twigs with a few green leaves criss-cross around the sparrow filling the rest of the photo frame.

A sparrow perches on a twig, facing the camera. Many other twigs with a few green leaves criss-cross around the sparrow filling the rest of the photo frame.

A sparrow perches on a twig, facing the camera. Many other twigs with a few green leaves criss-cross around the sparrow filling the rest of the photo frame.

A house sparrow for today's #SundaySparrow.

November 11 2024. Charlotte NC US.
#birds #sparrows #BirdsofNC

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@booksbeaksbytes.bsky.social
2 weeks ago
An Eastern Bluebird perches on top of a metal pole, facing the camera.

An Eastern Bluebird perches on top of a metal pole, facing the camera.

Per Rob (@robcrank68.bsky.social), today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #LookingAtMe and the Alt Theme is #Pigeons.

I've gone with this Eastern Bluebird.

March 2026. Charlotte NC US.
#birds #EasternBluebirds #BackyardBirding #BirdsofNC

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@booksbeaksbytes.bsky.social
2 weeks ago
Video

This brown thrasher is unabashedly showing off his incredible repertoire of songs. Unmute to listen to him. The audio is worth it.

March 20 2026. Charlotte NC US.
#birds #BrownThrashers #BirdsofNC

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@booksbeaksbytes.bsky.social
2 weeks ago
An American Robin spans the bottom half of the frame, oriented from right (tail) to left (head), standing on a mix of dry and green grass, its head turned to face the camera directly.

An American Robin spans the bottom half of the frame, oriented from right (tail) to left (head), standing on a mix of dry and green grass, its head turned to face the camera directly.

An American Robin fills the bottom half of the frame, oriented from left (tail) to right (head), standing head high on a gravel-covered ground.

An American Robin fills the bottom half of the frame, oriented from left (tail) to right (head), standing head high on a gravel-covered ground.

An American Robin standing on one of the stones running diagonally across the frame and separating unpaved ground on the left from paved ground on the right.

An American Robin standing on one of the stones running diagonally across the frame and separating unpaved ground on the left from paved ground on the right.

Per Alan (@alan678.bsky.social), the #birdoftheday theme today is #grounded. The alt theme is #silhouettes&shadows.

I've gone with the often underappreciated American Robin. I believe it's the same individual in all three photos.

March 18 2026. Charlotte NC US.
#birds #AmericanRobins #BirdsofNC

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@booksbeaksbytes.bsky.social
2 weeks ago
A collage of two photos. In the top photo, a Common Grackle struts along a deck rail from right to left, head held high and chest thrust forward. In the bottom photo, a European Starling strides from left to right, wearing a distinctly indignant expression.

A collage of two photos. In the top photo, a Common Grackle struts along a deck rail from right to left, head held high and chest thrust forward. In the bottom photo, a European Starling strides from left to right, wearing a distinctly indignant expression.

I wouldn't want to be in their way!

A common grackle and a starling.

March 2026. Charlotte NC US.
#birds #BirdsofNC #commongrackles #starlings

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@booksbeaksbytes.bsky.social
3 weeks ago
A Northern Cardinal couple facing each other on the floor of a deck covered with nuts and seeds. Deck rails and beams along with green leaves of a tree fill the backdrop.

A Northern Cardinal couple facing each other on the floor of a deck covered with nuts and seeds. Deck rails and beams along with green leaves of a tree fill the backdrop.

Per Rob (@robcrank68.bsky.social), today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #MarriedCouples. The Alt theme is #Gulls.

Here's a #cardinals couple. This photo was taken just a second or two after the male fed the female (courtship feeding?).

April 25 2025. Charlotte NC US.
#birds #BirdsofNC #BackyardBirding

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@booksbeaksbytes.bsky.social
3 weeks ago
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This Eastern Towhee was all fluffed up and busy singing away this afternoon — windy and unseasonably cold for this time of year.

Cellphone shots from about 15 feet away.

March 18 2026. Charlotte NC US.
#birds #EasternTowhees #BirdsofNC

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@booksbeaksbytes.bsky.social
3 weeks ago
Video

Came across this Eastern Towhee the other day -- foraging and announcing itself with its characteristic "chewink" calls.

Their calls are some of the most pleasing to the ears.

March 2026. Charlotte NC US.
#birds #EasternTowhees #BirdsofNC

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@booksbeaksbytes.bsky.social
3 weeks ago
A Common Grackle perches on a leafless tree branch, beak wide open and facing the camera. Its striking yellow eyes with black pupils command attention. Numerous smaller branches radiate from the main branch, criss-crossing in the foreground against a soft, light grey backdrop.

A Common Grackle perches on a leafless tree branch, beak wide open and facing the camera. Its striking yellow eyes with black pupils command attention. Numerous smaller branches radiate from the main branch, criss-crossing in the foreground against a soft, light grey backdrop.

Per Alan (@alan678.bsky.social), today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #LandMeetsWater. The alt is #TreePerchers.

Lots of choices for today but I've gone with this common grackle (for the alt theme) making his presence known.

March 2026. Charlotte NC US.
#birds #commongrackles #BirdsofNC

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