Bird to ID in Leeds, England (1 Viewer)

[EmilyKate]

I took this photo back in June and it wasn’t one I really paid much attention to, not being too interested in birds at the time. Even though I’m starting to get into birding, the longish, pointed beak is still unfamiliar to me. But I know someone here will know right off and I’ll probably feel a bit daft!
Thank you

 

[THE_FERN]

Starling

 

[EmilyKate]

Starling

Is it? Well that’s disappointing! Thank you

 

[Stephen Dunstan]

Is it? Well that’s disappointing! Thank you

It's a young bird which may what's thrown you EmilyKate.

 

[EmilyKate]

It's a young bird which may what's thrown you EmilyKate.

Thank you Stephen that makes me feel slightly less stupid!

 

[Butty]

It's a juvenile starling, hence hence the dull grey-brown plumage with a pale chin. People often find them confusing.

 

[Mike Crawley]

I took this photo back in June and it wasn’t one I really paid much attention to, not being too interested in birds at the time. Even though I’m starting to get into birding, the longish, pointed beak is still unfamiliar to me. But I know someone here will know right off and I’ll probably feel a bit daft!
Thank you

My old chemistry professor used to say “there’s no such thing as a daft question” keep on asking, eventually you will be answering other members questions

 

[Julie50]

Agreed - I had a chemistry prof who used to keep a hip flask in her lab coat - we were all too scared of her to ask what was in it - oh the 1980’s

 

[EmilyKate]

It's a juvenile starling, hence hence the dull grey-brown plumage with a pale chin. People often find them confusing.

Thank you Butty 🙏

 

[EmilyKate]

My old chemistry professor used to say “there’s no such thing as a daft question” keep on asking, eventually you will be answering other members questions

Thank you Mike, that’s really kind of you to say and makes me feel much better about asking! Much appreciated.
Em

 

[EmilyKate]

Agreed - I had a chemistry prof who used to keep a hip flask in her lab coat - we were all too scared of her to ask what was in it - oh the 1980’s

😂 Love it!
Thank you Julie 🙏