Common Grackle

Cornell’s All About Birds

Wilde Lake
April 12, 2009
Photo by Chuck Stirrat

Lake Elkhorn
June 18, 2013
Photo by Howard Patterson

Meadowbrook Park
June 15, 2014
Photo by Kurt Schwarz

Swansfield (Columbia)
February 25, 2007
Photo by June Tveekrem

Patuxent Branch Trail March 6, 2025 Lauren Crocker

While not necessary for common species, it is good to get into the habit of including photographs and recordings/spectrographs so that you do it for uncommon species that require more documentation.