Starling (Sturnus vulgaris)
Nikon D850, Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6
f/7.1, 1/2000s, ISO 800, 200mm
Every year, we have many pairs of starlings breeding in our locality. We have bird feeders in the garden all year round, but when the starlings bring their young to them, it is really hard to keep them filled.
As a consequence of their generally rowdy behaviour and competition for food, we often get squabbles breaking out. It also means I can get very close to them, as they are generally oblivious to anything but the food and their disputes.
That’s wonderful! We set up a feeder that has a built-in camera several months ago. It’s been fun to see them through the camera (we get alerts when it identifies a bird).
Sometimes I get lucky, and I’m able to poke a camera out the door to snap a few photos, but nothing as special as your shots!
That’s a great idea for when I’m away.
I have a bird box with a camera but the sparrows that it’s intended for use a hole in the wall next to the box lol