Rescued a Grackle On My Deck

@CarolDM (203422)

Nashville, Tennessee

April 13, 2020 6:41pm CST

Rescued a bird on my deck. A grackle (in the black bird family) flew into my patio door. The noise was so loud it sounded like a baseball hit it. I thought oh no, a bird. I slowly walked over and the grackle was on his back. I got the broom and eased halfway out the patio door. I nudged him a little with the broom. Nothing. Came back in, watched him, so afraid he would die. Then he turned over and sat up. He was in shock. I did the same thing with the broom a couple more times and waited. He finally flew away. Success. I have to think maybe something I did helped him. A happy ending to this story thankfully. I don't care what kind of bird it is, or animal, I cannot watch them not make it. This photo was taken back in the winter when my deck feeder was out. They are amazing birds up close.

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@rebelann (112991)

• El Paso, Texas

14 Apr 20

Wow, it has blue coloring ours don't. We used to get a lot of grackles here but anymore they are rare and every male I've seen here are solid black with the females being dark brown and not very showy.

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@rebelann (112991)

• El Paso, Texas

15 Apr 20

The only black bird I've ever seen here are grackles but I haven't seen very many of them these past few years @CarolDM

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 Apr 20

It is a pretty bird with the blue/purple around his neck. We have tons of blackbirds, they are solid black and the females are brown.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

15 Apr 20

@rebelann I think they destroyed a mockingbird nest. Oh well.

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@DocAndersen (54402)

• United States

14 Apr 20

windows and birds don't mix (or patio doors). Glad you were able to help!!@!

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 Apr 20

@DocAndersen I know but I try to help them s much as I can.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 Apr 20

I keep the blinds drawn, but had them half open yesterday.

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@DocAndersen (54402)

• United States

14 Apr 20

@CarolDM i am not sure you are responsible happens even in fully drawn curtained windows. it is hard to see the glint of glass in the sunlight.

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@LadyDuck (472087)

• Switzerland

14 Apr 20

Those birds have an amazing plumage. Poor thing, I am glad that it recovered, it happens time by time, I rescued a small sparrow that hit a window. I took it up in my hand, wet his beak with a little water and placed in a safe area until it recovered.

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@LadyDuck (472087)

• Switzerland

15 Apr 20

@CarolDM I would not touch either those big ones, the sparrows are so small.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 Apr 20

Yes they do. I was worried as it sat there motionless. And then it flew away. These are big birds. That is why I used a broom.

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@simone10 (54187)

• Louisville, Kentucky

14 Apr 20

That's happened to me before. It's been years ago but I can still remember how loud it was. I was thinking that there was no way the poor bird survived. But I was wrong. It was stunned for a while but it eventually sat up and flew away. I guess they are stronger than we think they are.

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@simone10 (54187)

• Louisville, Kentucky

16 Apr 20

@CarolDM So do I. Especially by hunters. No animal should be hunted for sport.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 Apr 20

I hate to see any animals injured. Glad I could help.

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@Deepizzaguy (104231)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

14 Apr 20

You did a heroic job saving the grackle.

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@Deepizzaguy (104231)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

15 Apr 20

@CarolDM Do what you love to do to assist our animal friends.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

15 Apr 20

@Deepizzaguy You know I love it, the bad and the good is part of it.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 Apr 20

Thanks, I will do it again if it happens. Love the birds.

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• United States

14 Apr 20

Wow, what a gorgeous bird. I love the colors, I do not think I have ever seen one like that here where we live. I am glad you were able to help the bird, I hope it is ok now.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 Apr 20

They are very stunning indeed. Thanks, he flew away and seemed fine. He is in the black bird family.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 Apr 20

@Niamh04 I learn all the time.

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@Tampa_girl7 (50541)

• United States

14 Apr 20

I’m glad that he was able to fly away.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 Apr 20

I was so relieved.

@RasmaSandra (80812)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

14 Apr 20

An adorable bird. I am glad you were able to save the grackle.

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@RasmaSandra (80812)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

15 Apr 20

@CarolDM now you just got to get him a little helmet

@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 Apr 20

He is a beauty and a large bird.

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@Freelanzer (10743)

• Canada

14 Apr 20

I am sure that bird is very grateful for your help.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 Apr 20

I hope so.

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@DianneN (247184)

• United States

14 Apr 20

I know how you felt. I’ve done the same too many times to count.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 Apr 20

It is a great feeling.

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@JudyEv (342225)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Apr 20

We've had them knock themselves out on the window too.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 Apr 20

It is like they get a slight concussion.

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@JudyEv (342225)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Apr 20

@CarolDM Or a big one!

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@JohnRoberts (109846)

• Los Angeles, California

14 Apr 20

A happy ending.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 Apr 20

Yes indeed.

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@Ronrybs (19565)

• London, England

14 Apr 20

Love thew blue patch! Glad he wasn't too badly hurt

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 Apr 20

Yes they are pretty birds. He flew away.

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@LindaOHio (181931)

• United States

14 Apr 20

Carol, The Bird Whisperer.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 Apr 20

That is funny, thank you. I love the birds for sure.

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@youless (112586)

• Guangzhou, China

14 Apr 20

That's very kind of you

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 Apr 20

Thanks

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@wolfgirl569 (108277)

• Marion, Ohio

14 Apr 20

Glad he is ok and flew off.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 Apr 20

I know, I was worried.

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@sallypup (61662)

• Centralia, Washington

14 Apr 20

That's a pretty bird. You could call him Lazarus.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 Apr 20

A perfect name!

@Butterfingers (66583)

• India

14 Apr 20

This bird is absolutely amazing. You did great

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 Apr 20

Thanks

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