starling

.... a little dull, it was because it was snowing at the time, and very dark too! Not too sure how I managed to get some detail out of him really. TTTW Oh and the Mistle Thrush came back briefly yesterday (about a month since his last visit), I could hear him calling. Had an awful job to see...

As I've said before, not a big fan of these birds. However, sometimes they do offer a good photo opportunity. Liked the pose on this one. Don't know what he had his eye on, but he held this position for a relatively long time.

These starlings quarrelling over the meal worm feeders look like they're singing along with Slade! Musical reference: https://youtu.be/0A8KT365wlA?t=2m56s

Once again got my S4800 going. In this photo, neither bird is injured. The starling is not attacking the mourning dove. They are not sick birds. It's not uncommon for the doves to hang around feeders and snooze in nearby trees or on the ground like this. However I have never seen a starling do...

Have a great weekend y'all.

A quick shake after preening to show off the plumage.

..... or a Silly Face What was this Starling thinking.... or had he found some magic mushrooms? LOL TTTW

..... or What's the way in? This young Starling hadn't yet worked out how to get food out of the tray feeder LOL The picture was taken back in June, and at that time of year I have a very short 'window' when I can take pictures TTW, due to reflections. This one is particularly bad, sorry about...