One of the less known parts of DuPuis is the Powerline Grade along the eastern perimeter. A one way trip is 13 miles long and can be traveled on foot, bike, horse, or car. As the name implies, the shellrock road parallels high tension power lines running south from the FPL Indiantown plant. The southern half of the road runs between a canal (with many resident alligators) and the adjacent Corbett WMA. You may also see otters, deer, birds and various Florida fauna. Bringing your camera is recommended. Happy caching!
The Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula) is a large icterid which is found in large numbers in eastern Canada and the eastern and central United States. Grackles have a harsh call. They can mimic other bird calls, but not as well as a mockingbird. They have dark colored bodies with a purplish or dark blue head and neck. Males are more iridescent than females.
Due to their resourceful and opportunistic nature Grackles have adapted well to human expansion. Grackles are ominivores and will often steal food from other birds.