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.
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Friday 22 February 2013
Spring is on the way
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.
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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.
ReplyDeleteIf they're on the way here, maybe it is nearly spring. Doesn't feel like it today though!
ReplyDeleteIt 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.
DeleteSpring is coming??? I still feel so cold here! :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous 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?
ReplyDeleteawww the first signs of spring are wonderful!
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