Starling

He he must be a male they always think of their stomach lol lovely photo Maureen well captured

Thanks Morgana......He is greedy...once he lands he doesnt stop as long as there is something there

Getting his build up for winter months ahead lol show me a man that is'nt greedy and doesn t stop till it s all gone lol

He is so cute though, think I would be out pampering him!

he is cute maureen and yes he does look young :o)

I can manage to get about 3 feet from him if I move slowly Pansy...but he just sits and watches me...like he is daring me to get any closer

Lovely photo, showing all his speckles.

Thanks Sanbaz.....

Starlings decend on our garden in a flock and are soooo noisy.

If he eats any more I'm sure he'll burst Milky -hee hee!

Thanks Bob and Skillen....They usually flock tpo our garden, but since this one's arrival, he sees them all off....definately a bully boy.........

We get so many now Milky we just make them a dish of lard and oats ..they may as well have this as raid everything else ..followed Clarices recipe .

They bathe en masse in the pond and leave a fat slick across it..

Great, clear shot Milky, I can count the feathers!

Good idea Bonkers, and thanks Gunner

I like him, its a great photo Maureen.
How strange that he's a loner, like the others say, they're usually in a flock. Guess he likes his own company.

No this one Dawn....and he lets you get quite close to him as well....

lovely photo Milky

Could do with him here to chase the starlings of my garden.

I shall send him up to you Clarice......he he

How unusual. They always seem to visit our garden in large flocks. I don't think I've ever seen a lone one . Mind you, there were nests this year in the cionifer next door, so they don't have far to come!

A Wonderful Photo Milky :)

Yes Paul...he does seem to be a strange one.......Thanks Jacque

A smashing pic Milky.......he looks a real cutie . We've had such a lot in the garden since putting out the bird food....poor little ones stand no chance with these thugs getting everything....:o(

Your right Janey....they are thugs, but isnt it funny how it takes just one to come and they all come....and they all want the same scrap of bread....Lol

we have the BULLIES in our flock of starlings. It's almost like hens with their pecking order. They are usually very family orientated birds and keep together in flocks. They are very talkative birds and when they visit our garden they swoop down and take everything available on the lawn.

They really are handsome little birds and you've caught this so well Milky. Have you seen their beautiful flock aerobatics? I think it was Bill Oddie?? who voted that the most amazing sight he had seen....or something like that:-)

Great pic Milky

Thanks Lindak Bornagain and Cottage.....Yes indeed, when you see them close up they have some fantastic colours , and I agree they are very noisy.....I have seen some of their areobatics Bornagain, and I agree quite amazing.........

Although not my favourite bird, this is a really good shot, he looks well fed to say the least.

Been taking lessons off SP Dotty........Lol...

another great photo Milky
you made a starling look good
John47

Thanks John........

I never get starlings here, I have lived in this village for 13 years in 4 different houses in different parts of the village and never a starling. Nor do I see them when I go into surrounding towns/villages.....strange isn't it? Yet I do see them on the West Coast of Wales when I go there......competing with the seagulls for food!

Oh Dear Potty........maybe you dont butter the bread enough for them he he he Lol........

:o)

Great pic Milky.

Well Thankyou Toto......Thought you had gone underground......

Not just yet Milky. My computer has not been well and had to go to the doctors. It is better now. Bet you have been out celebrating my demise. Was it good while it lasted? Unfortunately for all GOY members I am back so the celebrations can now cease.

Course not Toto...We shall be dancing in the streets now your back.......:>)