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Galleries => Common Birds => Topic started by: Mike Tucker on May 23, 2020, 08:06:36 PM

Title: White Blackbird
Post by: Mike Tucker on May 23, 2020, 08:06:36 PM
Just had this sent from a friend in Guisborough
Title: Re: White Blackbird
Post by: Ian Foster on May 23, 2020, 09:18:34 PM
I've had a Beer or three but I am seeing Starling here...
Title: Re: White Blackbird
Post by: Mike Tucker on May 24, 2020, 08:38:23 AM
I think you are right Ian, I couldn't work out the yellow bill. Thanks for the correction, a young bird I think you will agree.
Title: Re: White Blackbird
Post by: Derickp on May 24, 2020, 01:44:00 PM
What a beauty find Mike, Any all white bird is a joy too see, even the humble Starling as Ian says.
Title: Re: White Blackbird
Post by: Ian Foster on May 24, 2020, 09:42:59 PM
Quote from: Mike Tucker on May 24, 2020, 08:38:23 AM
I think you are right Ian, I couldn't work out the yellow bill. Thanks for the correction, a young bird I think you will agree.

Well a young bird (Juv) should show a dark bill, so i'd guess not? Not actually seen any fledged Starling this year yet but must be due any day soon... A very smart bird either way!

Cheers

Ian.
Title: Re: White Blackbird
Post by: Mike Tucker on May 25, 2020, 04:56:25 PM
Second photo, there are young Starlings about near me Ian,I am still convinced its a young bird or possibly an ill one. Thanks for the reply.
Title: Re: White Blackbird
Post by: Ian Foster on May 25, 2020, 08:07:37 PM
Think you are probably right and yes I agree its probably ill. It don't look too happy!
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