A Spirea bush across the street from us has become a favourite spot for a small group of European Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) to perch. Just as I was taking this shot, the sun was shining but a squall of snow blew through. It only lasted a moment and was then sunny again!
2018/03/05 | Categories: Aldergrove, Starling | Tags: Aldergrove, Bird, Common Starling, European Starling, Nature, Spirea bush, Sturnus vulgaris | 2 Comments
A European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) in the snow.
2017/12/24 | Categories: Aldergrove, Birds, Starling | Tags: Aldergrove, Backyard, Bird, European Starling, Nature, Outdoor, Snow, Starling | 4 Comments
A European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris), or Common Starling in the neighbours Cherry tree.
2017/08/20 | Categories: Aldergrove, Birds, Starling | Tags: Aldergrove, Backyard, Bird, Cherry tree, Common Starling, European Starling, Nature, Starling | 4 Comments
A brand new visitor to our bird bath. A fledgling European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) This guy is probably only a week or so old. Once they get going they grow very fast.
2017/06/25 | Categories: Birds, Starling | Tags: Aldergrove, Backyard, Bird, European Starling, fledgling, Nature, Starling | 4 Comments
A European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) on the bird bath. These guys are nuts about bathing. They get in and have a great old splash around, then hurry away, wings heavy with water!
2017/06/23 | Categories: Birds, Nature, Starling | Tags: Bird, Bird Bath, European Starling, Nature, Starling | 4 Comments
A pair of European Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) at the bird bath. These guys love their baths, even in below zero temperatures.
2017/02/17 | Categories: Birds, Starling | Tags: Aldergrove, Backyard, Bird, Bird Bath, European Starling, Nature, Starling | 4 Comments
Here’s a European Starling. This one and it’s buddies have discovered our suet feeders and are lining up for their turn!
2016/12/12 | Categories: Birds | Tags: Aldergrove, Backyard, Bird, European Starling, Nature, Starling, Winter colours | 4 Comments
