I’ve been trying, with a remarkable lack of success, to discourage the starlings from taking over the Back Yard Buffet. So now I’m beginning to think about changing my attitude toward these pesky colorful birds. Until someone can come up with a good idea for encouraging these invaders to change their behavior and move on to a new habitat, I’m going to change my attitude, and my new attitude toward the starling invasion is, “If you can’t beat ’em, JOIN ‘EM.” After all, they do look pretty against the snow and they may even brighten up a drab winter background when the snow has melted and everything is sort of grey and brown. They are persistent critters too, and persistence can be a positive trait. Right? Especially if you call it perseverance. It’s worth a try at least!
How am I doing friends? Am I convincing anyone that an invasion of starlings is actually something to enjoy? Not sure I am convincing myself, but at least I’m trying. 😏 I’m definitely not ready to celebrate starlings yet, but maybe if I persevere with my new attitude, I’ll eventually reach that point.
Here are a few more starlings for you to enjoy:
SEEN ALONG THE TRAIL 
Beautiful pictures. I didn’t know starlings were so colorful. That first picture is stunning.
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Thank you, Oneta. Yes, their feathers have such amazing colors. I think they might get more appreciation if they traveled in ones and twos, instead of in large flocks. Their numbers are overwhelming.
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We have an 11-year-old rescued starling who is smarter than any parrot we have ever owned. He is incredibly attuned to our social queues and can imitate every bird that has ever lived in our apartment. I like your approach to appreciating them.
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Thank you, Judie. I have never heard of a rescued starling and 11 years old seems amazing. He must be a very lucky bird.
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You’re welcome, Trail Walker. This isn’
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They’re buetiful.In all case they make sure they survive.
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You are right. Survival is the bottom line, and they have found a way that works well for them.
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starlings get a bad rap! i have always loved their colors, and you captured them beautifully, especially in that first photo.
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Thank you, Carrie. If they didn’t arrive in such large numbers, I would appreciate them more. Taken individually, they are beautiful birds.
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They’re so colorful and cute! The ones who bother me most are ugly brown cowbirds. The babies grow so fat and screech all day long for more food. With these ones I wouldn’t mind as much. (Maybe).
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The cowbirds’ way of survival just doesn’t seem fair to the other species, does it? Thanks for your visit today.
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I’m convinced! They really are beautiful. And, starlings are just trying to make their living, as all birds are 😉
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That is true of the starlings trying to make their living. My only complaint with them is that they come in large flocks, which is rather intimidating to the titmice, chickadees, nuthatches and such.
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I do understand.
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Yep – if you can’t beat em feed em!
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And they’re going to make sure I do!
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They sure know how to bully away the others, but before I really understood their behaviors, I did like them a bit. The first picture sure shines them in a beautiful light. Keep up the positive thinking!
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I’m trying (to like them), but it’s a bit of an effort! Thanks for the encouragement.
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Oh they are so colorful! Good luck!
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Yes, their feathers are very unusual in my opinion, but I think I may need a lot of patience.
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