Flock of birds takes over Texas parking lot in scene 'straight out of an Alfred Hitchcock movie'
The blackbirds, known as great-tailed grackles, can be found in any area inhabited by humans that has some trees and are very common in the Houston area.
CYPRESS, Texas – Hundreds of birds descended on a Texas parking lot, creating a scene resembling a horror movie.
Yvone Gomez recorded a video in Cypress, a suburb of Houston, on Tuesday and shared it on TikTok. She described the scene as "straight out of an Alfred Hitchcock movie."
"These birds were not scared as I honked," Gomez said.
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The accidental birdwatcher also mentioned that the flock did not move when people walked past, even when a child screamed at them.
The blackbirds, known as great-tailed grackles, can be found in any area inhabited by humans with some trees, according to Houston Audubon.
Grackles are a very common bird to spot in the Houston area. According to Houston Audubon, these birds enjoy gathering in parking lots of shopping centers and fast-food restaurants with abundant food and many perches.