European starlings have a bad reputation – they can push native birds from nesting cavities, damage crops and more. Yet, after a long winter, they’re one of the first birds to return and are attractive with their iridescent colouring. This individual looked pretty mellow.
September 22, 2021 at 9:22 am
Ha! Just last week my Mom sent me an article about the Shakespearean Starlings that migrate through FL. Many think they’re a pain and nuisance there too. They are pretty though.
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September 24, 2021 at 3:15 pm
Not popular at all but they do look nice 🙂
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September 22, 2021 at 8:34 am
Right now the young ones are so pretty with all their spots.
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September 22, 2021 at 7:33 am
These birds do have beautiful iridescence! We’ll say your mellow buddy here was a good guy! 😉
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September 22, 2021 at 6:02 pm
I think so, thanks Donna 😊
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September 22, 2021 at 6:09 am
Thank you for sharing ❤️
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September 22, 2021 at 4:41 am
Yes, this is our bird – I like them, always bustling, busy and garrulous, and good to have around. 🙂
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September 22, 2021 at 6:01 pm
The opinion is split on these birds. I do like them though.
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September 22, 2021 at 1:37 am
They do have iridescent feathers but that’s the only thing I like about them. Sorry. But your photo is very nice.
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September 22, 2021 at 5:58 pm
This one looked innocent but they do have poor reputations 😏
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September 22, 2021 at 1:04 am
I see this one is in its breeding plumage. The ones here are strutting about with yellow beaks and shining wings – biffing other birds away from the feeders and filling the air with song. ‘Ours’ remain all year – during the winter their beaks are dark.
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September 22, 2021 at 5:13 pm
I took its photo at the start of the season. He was looking pretty smart!
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