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Re: Boat-tailed Gracke

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Jay Keller

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Jay Keller

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Wed, 5 Apr 2006 21:13:17 -0400

Kathy,

I would say that my ID of either BT or GT Grackle was sound.  The birds have
a decidedly different gizz and even structure vs Commons which was noted by
me in addition to size.  Of course, your opinion is yours and you are
welcome to it.  :-)

Jay

----- Original Message -----
From: "Kathy Klimkiewicz" <>
To: <>
Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 5:41 PM
Subject: Re: [MDOSPREY] Boat-tailed Gracke


> These birds were much more likely very large male Common Grackles. I have
> been fooled myself but Boat-tailed or Great-tailed would need
> documentation as either would be very unusual especially as far inland as
> the Towson area.
>
> Cheers,
> Kathy
>
> Kathy Klimkiewicz
> Laurel MD