I've been studying a partly crippled Common Grackle at my feeders over the past few days. One of its wings trails along the ground as it moves, but it can fly short distances to perch on a branch. It arrived along with a large mixed flock of starlings and cowbirds but stayed on after they flew away. It's doing well enough for now with all the seed I put out, but I'm wondering what its chances are over the coming weeks, even months. Any insights? Eben McLane Scipio, NY 315-730-0908
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