Thursday 28 February 2013

Starlings............................................................... lovely birds to see up close

I have just had some lovely visitors to my garden this afternoon... a couple of Starlings.

I don't get them on my feeders often so it was great to see them.

 This fella stayed around long enough for me to grab my camera... the shots were taken through the window.

Such a beautiful plumage when seen this close.
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14 comments:

  1. TexWisGirl28 February 2013 at 17:32

    they really are remarkably colored. i like the 'hearts' on their chest feathers, too.

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  2. genie28 February 2013 at 17:54

    The plumage really is pretty and the yellow on the beak is striking. What special visitors. genie

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  3. MadSnapper28 February 2013 at 19:29

    gorgeous plumage... so many colors

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  4. holdingmoments28 February 2013 at 19:38

    Great characters Andrew.

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  5. Anonymous28 February 2013 at 20:09

    Nice detail in the colors and dots!

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  6. Bob Bushell28 February 2013 at 21:20

    A pretty thing, keeping his/her eyes open.

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  7. John @ Beans and I on the Loose1 March 2013 at 00:54

    We have a few million of them here in the States we'd be happy to send back across the pond to you. How's the recovery coming along?

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  8. Susan1 March 2013 at 01:36

    What a pretty bird. I love his spots. How are your knees mate! :))

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  9. Carole M.1 March 2013 at 02:52

    loving the luminescent plumage you captured Drew

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  10. Pantherka1 March 2013 at 15:59

    Andew very beautiful pictures. You had a nice visit with beautiful feathers.
    Wishing you a wonderful weekend.

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  11. Brian King2 March 2013 at 04:14

    The do have some great iridescent colors, especially in sunlight! Over here they're very much a nuisance in many places. The population has exploded.

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  12. Anonymous2 March 2013 at 16:08

    Lovely shots of a beautifully-feathered bird!

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  13. Unknown3 March 2013 at 12:45

    Beautiful captures! I remember seeing these birds for the first time at the Kensington Gardens.

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  14. Cindy4 March 2013 at 21:28

    Beautiful markings on these birds. Lovely!!

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