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Earlier today I observed and photographed what appeared to be a Brewer's
Blackbird in Ottawa. In the field, the bird appeared to be quite short-tailed,
lacking in any "rusty" plumage, with a bluish-green gloss to the breast and
head. The photos were distant and of poor quality but, based on further
examination and input from several local birders, the bird appears to be a
Common Grackle.
Perhaps I'm following the old adage: "Tis better to have reported and been
wrong than to have never reported at all".
Apologies for any confusion/hysteria.
Cheers,
Kevin HannahOttawa, ON
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