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| Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, December 29, 2020 |
All the European Starlings,
Sturnus vulgaris, in North America are descended from 100 birds released in New York City in 1890 (Source:
All About Birds). They are invasive and regarded as pests in many places, but they sure are handsome birds! This one has its non-breeding feathers. Their breeding feathers are darker and more iridescent.
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!
Happy New Year!
I am joining in today with
Our World Tuesday and
Wild Bird Wednesday and
My Corner of the World
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Starlings are great looking birds - even if they are unpopular in some parts of the world where they have been introduced (like Australia!).
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Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Hello,
ReplyDeleteThe Starling does have some lovely colored feathers. Take care, enjoy your day! I wish you all the best in 2021, a very healthy and happy New Year!
A magnificent specimen from Star!
ReplyDeleteHave a good start into a very healthy and happy new year!
The dazzling plumage of a starling is under-appreciated without a doubt.
ReplyDeleteAwesome photo of our 'feathered friend' ~
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to You,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
They look so wonderful in the sunlight.
ReplyDeleteThey're so pretty! Great photo Lea...Happy New Year to you & your loved ones!
ReplyDeleteI love their shimmering colors. This is a great capture.
ReplyDeleteA fantastic addition to 'My Corner of the World' this week! May the new year bring you great things to photograph!
Starlings. Some love and some hate them and then there are the inbetweeners
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A big flock came over and messed up my recently washed car. Best wishes for a safe and enjoyable new year!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shot! Happy new year!
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