I've not see grackles kill birds but do raccoons kill birds? I'm thinking one got "our" eastern bluebird, based on the primary feather remains by the nest box.  Raccoons have been around - we're finding their scat.  Very sad.

Patty McKelvey
Sheffield Village; Lorain Cty

Oh, that I had the wings of a dove! I would I fly away and be at rest.

 > Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2012 19:57:18 -0400
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> Subject: [Ohio-birds] Bay Village, Cuyahoga, Common Grackle
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> We have a common grackle that has killed a couple of house sparrows and eats them...not 
> that I mind a few less sparrows. I've never seen this behavior here before. Anyone else?
> 
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