Common Grackle Using Nest Box 2023

This common grackle nested in a screech owl nest box. They normally don’t nest in cavities.
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[@jd1no]

I've seen that our common grackles are on the decline :( So this is nice to see, even if it might not be ideal for you haha.
I plan on building a screech owl nestbox soon too! Hopefully next time they can make it.

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

I find it hard to believe they are declining but seems everything is declining

[@jd1no]

@@BackyardBirdsUS The sad truth

[@jameslomenzo1139]

That's a new one on me, I guess they will nest were they want..

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

New to me as well. I'm glad i documented it.

[@Stevelemontrudy]

Are they invasive?

[@ethanroy5462]

How wide of a hole did you drill? 3”?

[@stuff2047]

Wow!!

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Thanks.