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The intimidating eyes, but beautiful, irridescent colors of the grackle make it stand out, more in sunshine than in cloudy weather. He watches over the feeder that he lays claim to this day.

The intimidating eyes, but beautiful, irridescent colors of the grackle make it stand out, more in sunshine than in cloudy weather. He watches over the feeder that he lays claim to this day.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2010
Date Uploaded: 11.2011
Photo Location: Budd Lake, New Jersey, United States of America
Copyright: © Jenyfra Nelson