Grackle Redux

The sunrise gently colors the sky over Knoxville to reveal ... more grackles. What a surprise.

Work is crazy busy so I'm leaving you with few words and more birds.

Chaos Theory

Large flocks of grackles are moving through town right now. They come every year at about this time, stay for about a month or so, and then disperse to parts unknown. Every evening, large flocks circle the tall buildings downtown looking for places to roost for the night. They dive into the trees in Krutch Park and Market Square until the branches are seething with birds jostling for a perch. I love to watch this chaos theory in action as the flocks swoop and dive in their ancient aerial ballet. 

Many people are concerned about the mess all these birds leave on the sidewalks under the trees. I agree, don't walk under those trees without at least an open umbrella protecting your head from droppings.

But you know, it could be worse. They could be flying monkeys instead.