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06-OCT-2015 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

European Starling - Actually Quite Beautiful

I saw this beauty at Alton Baker Park.
Did you know that European Starlings were first brought to North America by Shakespeare enthusiasts in the Nineteenth Century? It's true!
I learned some fascinating facts about birds online at The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, All About Birds - "Though they’re sometimes resented for their abundance and aggressiveness, they’re still dazzling birds when you get a good look. Covered in white spots during winter, they turn dark and glossy in summer."
Click here for 'All About Birds'

Nikon D7100 ,Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR AF
1/1250s f/5.6 at 400.0mm iso200 full exif

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Paul Milholland19-Oct-2015 05:44
Looks like he's making a racket.
JSB PHOTOGRAPHS08-Oct-2015 18:13
Great timing with this portrait, and they are very pretty! ~V~
Ann08-Oct-2015 15:50
I love the colouring on starlings and you have captured this beautifully Vern. *v*
Hank Vander Velde07-Oct-2015 23:58
Excellent shot and good info Vern.
John Shen Photography07-Oct-2015 18:06
Wow, super capture of this cute and amazing looking bird! :)
Tom Munson07-Oct-2015 16:50
Terrific image.
joseantonio07-Oct-2015 16:42
That you for sharing your images and the interesting facts about them.V
parrothouse07-Oct-2015 15:49
I love watching large flocks of starlings in flight, they fly and move as one.
Martin Lamoon07-Oct-2015 15:39
Superb capture Vern.
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Steve Thuman07-Oct-2015 15:05
Not only are they beautiful, but they have more voices than most other birds.
Allan Jay07-Oct-2015 14:37
Super find and thanks for sharing your notes, Vern.
Ruth Voorhis07-Oct-2015 14:14
Lovely capture of this colorful bird, Vern.
Carol Rollins07-Oct-2015 13:37
I like that you were able to catch its colors. Beautiful capture Vern.
Bea.07-Oct-2015 06:09
This one is sending out its message loud and clear.
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