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European Starling showing off his colors.

reh321 · 07-28-2021, 11:00 AM

Originally posted by Kiddo70

European Starling showing off his colors.

Your photo is very attractive.
Yes, these birds are attractive alone - but they are obnoxious in groups.
When a group of them arrive at our feeder, it is like the arrival of a "motorcycle club".

5ks · 07-28-2021, 11:04 AM

Very pretty bird, and the cactus is a nice frame. Good composition.

**Kiddo70** · 07-28-2021, 11:51 AM

Originally posted by reh321

Your photo is very attractive.
Yes, these birds are attractive alone - but they are obnoxious in groups.
When a group of them arrive at our feeder, it is like the arrival of a "motorcycle club".

I don’t much care for the Starlings either. They have routed out my favorite Gila Woodpeckers from their meticulously prepared holes in the giant saguaros, but they do exhibit beautiful colors.

**phx.david** · 07-28-2021, 11:54 AM

Nice colors and a nice shot. I do prefer the ones you get of the Gila Woodpeckers more.

**ToddK** · 07-28-2021, 03:21 PM

Nice capture. No matter what we think of Starlings, it is undeniable that they are beautiful birds.

**MikeNArk** · 07-28-2021, 03:57 PM

The bird is very attractive, but much like cowbirds, I don't like to see them around. Great capture.

**SelrahCharleS** · 07-28-2021, 04:13 PM

Nice shot!

**StiffLegged** · 07-30-2021, 11:35 AM

The cactus background makes an interesting contrast to the bird's plumage and shape: good job!

**K2 to K50** · 08-01-2021, 09:24 PM

Excellent capture of a bird with a very striking appearance - not just the colours, but the patterns and textures. The background is perfect for this image.

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Kiddo70 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,417 Original Poster	Originally posted by reh321 Your photo is very attractive. Yes, these birds are attractive alone - but they are obnoxious in groups. When a group of them arrive at our feeder, it is like the arrival of a "motorcycle club". I don’t much care for the Starlings either. They have routed out my favorite Gila Woodpeckers from their meticulously prepared holes in the giant saguaros, but they do exhibit beautiful colors.

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K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,794	Excellent capture of a bird with a very striking appearance - not just the colours, but the patterns and textures. The background is perfect for this image.