I was at Lake Erie Bluffs in Lake County this evening (4/20) and briefly viewed a blackbird that struck 
me as a Brewer's. This was in the west field on the Lane Road entrance to the park, near the dirt trail 
entrance. When I first spotted it, I immediately thought it was a grackle. Its back first appeared black, 
but when the sun was shining on him, it appeared very glossy, with greenish blue sticking out. The 
head also appeared purplish. I then noticed a very yellow eye. This would mean it would be an adult 
male. Then, the bird flew higher up into the tree, in which I noticed a long tail when it flew. The bird 
also called at least twice, which upon further listening to sounds of Brewer's and Rusty back at home, 
I believe it was the sound of Brewer's, being a short, buzzy t-zee. Its song was short and brief. I was 
not able to obtain a picture.
I am familiar with Brewer's Blackbirds, as I have seen many in California. It just struck me as a 
Brewer's when I first spotted him. 

Any feedback, comments, etc would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Cole DiFabio
Lake County

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