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Friday 22 February 2013

Spring is on the way

Starlings

This week I looked out of the window just before lunch and this was what I saw. Large birds all settled on the lawn opposite, pecking away on the ground. I called my bird expert, Mr. Swiss, and he confirmed that they are all Starlings, probably back from migration. However, I delved into this further and found that Starlings do not actually migrate, although they shift their territory quite often. In any case a whole tribe arrived in our little village.  Anyhow I made myself busy with the camera and here are a couple of photos I shot.



Starlings


Starlings


Starlings


6 comments:

  1. Nice shots Pat. Yes, most definately Starlings, they have quite distinctive markings. They are surprisingly rare in the area I live in, the only time I've photographed them was in the south of England, when I was visiting Baz.

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  2. If they're on the way here, maybe it is nearly spring. Doesn't feel like it today though!

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    1. It is very cold here as well but the "bise" is blowing, a very cold wind that we get. Also a few snow flurries in the air, but nothing to sorry about.

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  3. Spring is coming??? I still feel so cold here! :)

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  4. Fabulous photos Pat. Did you notice the little Blue Tit in the center front, and the little wee bird on the front left of the top photo?

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  5. awww the first signs of spring are wonderful!

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