blog posts Where have all the common grackles gone? Sep 19, 2024 2:00 pm by Audubon MagazineIllinois in the News Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images Audubon Magazine (Sept. 19) Professor Michael Ward is a leading scientist delving into why the Common Grackles are disappearing. Whatever is harming grackles is likely affecting adults, Ward says, because the chicks are fledging successfully. Share on Facebook Tweet Email