[Leica] IMG: The American Starling

[Jim Nichols]

The Starling is one of my least favorite birds.  Since a Brit brought 
them across the pond, they have prospered beyond belief and have become 
a nuisance.  Traveling in flocks, they can empty feeders quickly.  Even 
a suet block put out for woodpeckers can be torn to pieces in short 
order.  But, while hoping for a woodpecker, and trying burst shooting 
for the first time, I fired away at my first customer.  I had purposely 
balanced the feeder gate to limit the access of larger birds, since they 
scatter seed widely.  The Starling struggled to find a spot where he 
could feed, and never came to the front side of the feeder.  He actually 
looked more elegant peering out from behind the feeder.

http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20200610-DSCF1876.JPG.html

-- 
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA