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June 29, 2009
Is a Starling Ever Handsome?
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Wren - good way to look at it. Thanks Wren!
Posted by: The Zen Birdfeeder | July 10, 2009 at 11:28 AM
He's an attractive fellow, and after all, didn't ask to be an invasive species.
Posted by: Wren | July 07, 2009 at 10:12 PM
Arija - thanks for visiting! I thought this guy looked pretty good for a....well you know.
Kyle - best when their speckles aren't showing, I think.
MaineBirder - yeah, this post was putting aside any obnoxious behaviors.
Posted by: The Zen Birdfeeder | July 07, 2009 at 06:57 PM
It depends on what they are doing when and if I think they are handsome. If they are bullying other birds away from the feeders, or throwing out Woodpeckers from their cavities, then no.
Posted by: MaineBirder | July 07, 2009 at 02:47 PM
Great shots! He certainly did seem to enjoy posing for you. And yes, I've seen some quite beautiful starlings, especially (as Dawn said) when the sun hits them just right. ;-)
Posted by: Kyle | July 07, 2009 at 09:33 AM
Well, maybe not when he is wet, but I've seen some....
Posted by: Arija | July 07, 2009 at 03:34 AM
Amy - thanks much.
DawnFine - the right angle is good on anyone/anything I guess!
Posted by: The Zen Birdfeeder | June 30, 2009 at 02:24 PM
oh yes..I think starlings are handsome..love when the sun hits their feathers just right and they light up!
Posted by: Dawn Fine | June 29, 2009 at 09:19 PM
He does look like he's proud of *something*. ;) Nice shots.
Posted by: Amy | June 29, 2009 at 08:36 PM