Nature does anyone know these birds ?

does anyone know these birds ? · 05:33 AM

Found these birds in a neighbors tree this morning, I've never seen this type before, I've been trawling through pictures on the internet but haven't found it yet. I need an Australian Birdologist.

Male & Female of the same species, I think? one is larger, and the other one is slimer and has blueish band around the neck

goldpopper · 06-11-2012, 05:36 AM

They are Starlings I believe....

**Cee Cee** · 06-11-2012, 05:51 AM

that was quick, thanks you are correct,.... dam.... European Starling, never seen one before, hope We don't see them again

lightningthief · 06-11-2012, 05:54 AM

Haha - they nest in rooftops and make a hell of a racket at sunrise. A couple of rubber snakes on the roof keeps them at bay!

pete-tarmigan · 06-11-2012, 08:17 AM

European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris

**Bob Harris** · 06-11-2012, 08:28 AM

at least they aren't grackles CC.

**Cee Cee** · 06-11-2012, 05:24 PM

Hey thanks guys, this seems such a prolific area for a variety of native birds I'd hate to see these things move into the area, I've been here for 18 years or so and I've never seen these before, at least not through a 300mm lens. A few more around this morning

not sure what a crackle is Bob, I've seen a picture on PF but don't really know why they are so disliked. Starling can swarm in plague proportions and do lots of damage to crops etc and take over all the nesting places to the exclusion of native birds

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06-11-2012, 05:36 AM	#2
goldpopper Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 73	They are Starlings I believe....

06-11-2012, 05:51 AM	#3
Cee Cee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glenroy, Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,441 Original Poster	that was quick, thanks you are correct,.... dam.... European Starling, never seen one before, hope We don't see them again

06-11-2012, 05:54 AM	#4
lightningthief Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 63	Haha - they nest in rooftops and make a hell of a racket at sunrise. A couple of rubber snakes on the roof keeps them at bay!

06-11-2012, 08:17 AM	#5
pete-tarmigan Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Conception Bay South, New-fun-land Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,272	European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris

06-11-2012, 08:28 AM	#6
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	at least they aren't grackles CC.

06-11-2012, 05:24 PM	#7
Cee Cee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glenroy, Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,441 Original Poster	Hey thanks guys, this seems such a prolific area for a variety of native birds I'd hate to see these things move into the area, I've been here for 18 years or so and I've never seen these before, at least not through a 300mm lens. A few more around this morning not sure what a crackle is Bob, I've seen a picture on PF but don't really know why they are so disliked. Starling can swarm in plague proportions and do lots of damage to crops etc and take over all the nesting places to the exclusion of native birds