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Sunbathing
We had some nice warm days and I was hoping to spot a youngster sunbathing (rarely see adults doing it).

So this young Starling didn't disappoint... they love doing it on the roof.

TTTW
Habitat
Town garden
Location
Blairgowrie, Perthshire
Date taken
3 June 2019
Scientific name
Sturnus vulgaris
Equipment used
Fuji Finepix HS50 Sports Mode Continuous
Lovely capture of this sunbathing youngster.

Please answer and support my pm/wish.
 
Never seen a starling sunbathing......i mostly see blackbirds exhibiting this behaviour.TFS
 
a great photo of this handsome youngster, Delia, obviously enjoying its little sun batch, top marks, many tfs!!!
 
I bet the roof is nice and warm on their tummy too! A sweet capture Delia.

Vicki
 
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Interesting behaviour, not something I see very often. Tfs Delia.
 

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