Common Grackle in for a landing. (At least I think it's a Common Grackle . . .)

[George McGovern]

"Common Grackles are blackbirds that look like they've been slightly stretched. They're taller and longer tailed than a typical blackbird, with a longer, more tapered bill and glossy-iridescent bodies." - Internet

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. Interesting capture, my dear George!

I'm puzzled. I can see 2 feet up in the air, and then I see some straight black lines coming out from one of the legs.

What are those lines? I'm really puzzled!

Fascinating bird!

[tblue37]

2. I think they're part of his right wing.

[George McGovern]

4. Thank You tblue37. I think you got it!

I also think I overdid it post processing this photo. Oh well, I hope you and others "get the picture . . ."

[George McGovern]

3. I don't know Peggy what they are, but they are part of what intrigued me to bring this to post.

P.S. I am not at all sure what this bird is. We see some around often.

[Diamond_Dog]

5. Amazing instance, just before landing!

He looks like a bird I wouldn’t want to mess with! Great shot, George!

[George McGovern]

6. Me neither Diamond_Dog! Thank You!!

[Grumpy Old Guy]

7. It's a grackle.

Nice shot!

[George McGovern]

8. Thanks for the confirmation and your comment Grumpy Old Guy!

[alfredo]

9. Grackles don't see themselves as common.

Prideful little buggers.

[George McGovern]

10. Ha Ha Thanks alfredo! Hilarious statement and, from what I've seen of them, you're entirely correct!

[alfredo]

11. They look so good in the sun. Same for Starlings in the winter.

[George McGovern]

12. Excellent alfredo!! Very nice bokeh. Thanks!

[alfredo]

13. Thanks. That's one of my favorite Starling image.

[George McGovern]

14. You're welcome. Did you take that with your E-M10? What lens?

[alfredo]

15. E-M10 and Oly 40 - 150mm

[George McGovern]

16. Thanks. Great combo.

[alfredo]

17. That $100 plus lens is surprisingly good.