Conflict resolution at the birdbath
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Conflict resolution at the birdbath

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aviator

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on: June 08, 2015, 07:49:50 PM
Northern Flicker and Grackle face off



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Reply #1 on: June 08, 2015, 08:53:15 PM
Oh so cute - the Grackle is most likely a Sterling.
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Reply #2 on: June 08, 2015, 09:48:18 PM
Yes, it's a Starling. None of the blackbirds have yellow bills.  Actually, my guess is that a Grackle would have chased the Flicker away.  They can be pretty aggressive.  


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Reply #3 on: June 09, 2015, 08:08:02 AM
Thanks to both. Of course it's a Starling. Don't know what I was thinking!
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