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3,500-Mile Voyage Bird Identified as Grackle in Liverpool

4/25/2026

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A bird that sailed 3,500 miles on a cargo ship to England in January was confirmed as a grackle at The Meadows in Liverpool.
Jackie Binks posted a photo to a WhatsApp group, where members identified the bird, prompting Sarah Wiggins to say rangers prepared roosting conditions.
The third UK grackle sighting has helped connect many people with Liverpool’s nature and sparked birdwatcher interest nationwide.

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A bird that sailed 3,500 miles on a cargo ship to England in January was confirmed as a grackle at The Meadows in Liverpool.
Jackie Binks posted a photo to a WhatsApp group, where members identified the bird, prompting Sarah Wiggins to say rangers prepared roosting conditions.
The third UK grackle sighting has helped connect many people with Liverpool’s nature and sparked birdwatcher interest nationwide.