Saturday, January 5, 2013

Starling


I wasn't sure what kind of bird this was so I had to do a little research.  It turns out it's a common starling (also know as a European starling).  It gets those white spots during the winter months.  I love the iridescence of his feathers.

15 comments:

  1. Awesome, beautifully focused. Love the details you've captured.

    Pixellicious Photos

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  2. Gorgeous colors! A darling of a starling!

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  3. I like the way the bird has cocked its head for you, a real poser. Great shot!

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  4. Nice shot of him. this is a better one than in my bird book. They are noisy when they get together. I have noticed that when they come around our place, there are always some meadow larks with them.

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  5. i love the iridescence, too. it's such a common bird that often its remarkable beauty is overlooked.

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  6. He is really hanging on to his perch. Nice photo.

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  7. Some beautiful colours on this Sharon. any PS work done on this?
    Excellent image

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  8. You have caught him in his glory!

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  9. The iridescence is what I notice, too. You had a good capture, Sharon.

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  10. Boy they sure are beautiful. First time I've seen one.

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  11. I think this is a lovely...and not an ordinary bird or starling. I love the iridescent feathers! Beautiful. Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart

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  12. Gorgeous! I wasn't aware of these cute fellow until I spotted many of them at the London parks.

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