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29-MAR-2014 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

Interloper

The Common (European) Starling is long known in history, according to Wikipedia. However, it is a relative newcomer to our shores, at least to Oregon. It has become somewhat of a nuisance here, as it is bigger than a lot of our native birds and takes food away from them. It is about the size of our Western Scrub Jay, also a noisy visitor that will eat up our bird feed. Both can be entertaining. This one was photographed in our backyard.

See: http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/european_starling/id

Nikon D7100 ,Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR AF
1/1000s f/5.6 at 400.0mm iso2800 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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John S 23-May-2014 03:15
Oooo, nice catch!
Judith Barnett29-Apr-2014 19:45
I don't know if we have them here in SoCal or not, I have never seen one. It seems the bigger the bird the more they are the bullies!
Steve Thuman27-Apr-2014 03:09
Other than maybe eating food small birds would I don't know why people would not like these. They are quite pretty, especially when the light catches them right. And they have more voices than a mocking bird!
albutler27-Apr-2014 01:51
Ole blue eyes is still around. Nice shot.
Frank Brault27-Apr-2014 00:56
A superb portrait. V
Walter Otto Koenig26-Apr-2014 21:49
Very nice catch. I like the markings.
Ruth Voorhis26-Apr-2014 21:43
Very nice capture, Vern.
Barry 26-Apr-2014 21:10
Super lighting plus a very good image
Anthony Joseph26-Apr-2014 21:06
Nice capture. So many here they are more than a nuisance!
Ed Duverger26-Apr-2014 20:49
Very well captured.
Roger Bailey26-Apr-2014 20:26
A good shot this nuisance bird. I am not sure this is a European Starling ours have black feet, not red.
joseantonio26-Apr-2014 20:21
Lovely close up with beautiful details.V.
Jim Coffman26-Apr-2014 20:13
Nice capture,Vern. Comoe to Illinois and and take all of these you want. We have an abundance!
Martin Lamoon26-Apr-2014 19:51
Great shot of this starling.
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