Were you aware that blackbirds eat acorns?

Question

I live in an area with huge blackbird populations during the fall. I have been part of massive shooting campaigns in order to reduce the populations. I have never, though, seen them eat acorns. Today I was outside underneath an oak tree as a flock of them were eating on the acorns. It was raining acorn fragments all over the place. I have never seen them go for acorns. Is this something new?

Answer 1

Yes, Blackbirds fly with Grackles and Starlings (members of the same family) and scientists have known this info for awhile. They eat grains and fruits as well and do millions of $ in damage yearly. I am an avid birdwatcher.