Grackles in Newfoundland

In the more southern portion of this continent Grackles are birders biggest enemies. Seed guzzlers and egg killers Common Grackles are feisty birds. In Newfoundland Grackles are quite uncommon. In St John's we have around two flocks of Grackles overwintering. Today I found a flock in Lions Club Park. For those who haven't seen a Grackle. Grackles look like a crow but much smaller and with a shiny, purplish head. In the in other parts of North America Grackles are considered vermin by birders, biologist and feeder watchers. The Grackles range extends over much of North America from Nova Scotia in the east to Alberta in the west. They travel in large flocks and feed on seeds, garbage, insects, fruit and basically anything they can get their beaks on.

These Grackles are feasting on suet!