The Common Grackle is often misunderstood as a messy bird, but in reality, it’s a very clean bird that takes great care in its appearance. On hot summer days, you can spot these birds bathing in shallow water or puddles to cool off, and after their refreshing splash, they’ll spend time preening their feathers, meticulously cleaning and smoothing out every detail. They’ll even use sticks or twigs to scratch and remove any dirt or debris from their plumage, making sure they look their best at all times.

You can watch him bath in the video section.