Quote Originally Posted by rainbowchaser View Post
Do not tie flies with blackbird feathers . It is a federal offense and can lead to a large fine. Don't even keep them. Dove feathers if they are a legal game bird in your state are all right but if you are not certain of what a feather is don't keep it.
Starlings are OK. They are considered pests. Crows are OK in most areas that I know of. Grackles and other blackbirds are a no-no. Domestic parrots etc. are OK as far as I know.

Guess it all depends on what type of blackbird it is. The starlings do make some good flies.

Jeff