Why are there thousands of grackles in Central Texas during the winter?

Why do Texas grackles congregate in great gregarious mobs at parking lots, parks, airports during the winter?

What are those birds at the Austin airport? See photos of ABIA's grackle "plague"

Travelers arriving at the Austin airport in the evenings may have noticed a "plague" of grackles getting ready to rest near ...
NBC Connecticut

Plague of Grackles Reminiscent of Hitchcock's ‘The Birds'

This Halloween, you do not need a big budget horror film to get your fear fix in North Texas. The sound of thousands of birds massed together in a grocery store parking lot — perched on cars, hopping ...
AOL

Texas Is Full of Black Birds—and These 10 Are the Most Fascinating

Texas is home to more birds in the U.S. than any other state. With more than 600 species to see, there are quite a few that share the same gothic appearance as the blackbird. However, blackbirds ...
Yahoo

Missing birds: Central Texas skies appear quiet despite fall migration

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Have the skies over Central Texas seemed a little empty lately? Despite a very busy migration season, birds seem to be lacking in our area. “One of the big things we’re seeing with ...
KXAN

Central Texas’ June bird forecast

Here’s the Central Texas bird forecast for the month, courtesy of Travis Audubon. Learn more about Central Texas birds and bird-related events for all ages at Travis Audubon or by calling 512-300-BIRD ...