Grackle Hats
Description: Another in the series of pop art, Warhol inspired pieces. This time, Grackles! Included are the 7 species of the genus Quiscalus (including a couple subspecies!) Top Row (L to R): Boat-tailed Grackle, Common Grackle (Florida), Greater Antillean Grackle. Middle Row (L to R): Nicaraguan Grackle, Common Grackle (Purple), Great-tailed Grackle. Bottom Row (L to R): Carib Grackle, Common Grackle (Bronze), Slender-billed Grackle (Now Extinct)
Description: "Grackle In the Morning Sunlight" I heard this female Great-tailed Grackle arriving before I saw her. When I turned, she had landed very close and was lit beautifully by the morning sun. Captured along the Nature Trail in Port Aransas, Texas, mid-autumn. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Collection: “Feathered Friends” 20251017-DSC_9150 AI Text: A bird perches quietly on a branch, illuminated by the warm sunlight. The clear blue sky serves as a serene backdrop.
Description: "Grackle Perched on a Rail" This female Great-tailed Grackle appeared to be deep in thought as it gazed out across the marsh from the railing on the boardwalk. It was 30 minutes after sunrise, and I was still seeing the effects of the golden morning light. Captured from the boardwalk at Leonabelle in Port Aransas, Texas, mid-autumn. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Collection: “Feathered Friends” 20251013-DSC_8216
Description: "Close-Up of Watchful Great-tailed Grackle" I was walking the boardwalk next to the convention center on South Padre Island when this grackle landed on the rail near me. It then stared directly at me as if I was in its way...for what I'm not sure! Copyright ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved 20260330_DSC2115 Alt Text: The image captures an iridescent blue bird with striking plumage, perched and looking directly at the viewer. Its vivid colors contrast with the soft, blurred background. Photography by Debra Martz
Description: This is my acrylic painting of a male great-tailed grackle or Mexican grackle perched in a tree looking over his territory. It has piercing yellow eyes, long legs, very long V-shaped tail and stout bill. Look for the shimmer of the glossy iridescent colors on the feathers, which I have painted with a pearlescent paint to give more shine. They are known for being intelligent, social, and problem-solving birds.
