Young Starling in Bramble

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Posted by Vincent Jones on August 27, 2006 at 12:31 PM

Taken today whilst out & about. These fella's literally dived out of the sky into the Brambles to gorge themselves on the blackberries.

D2X - 600mm AF-S F4 (Using a vehicle as a mobile tripod/hide
ISO 200, F6.3, 1/320sec

Posted by Rob Ashton on August 27, 2006 at 12:48 PM

Another good shot of a juv. moulting into adult plummage. They sure attack the hedgerows in squadrons.

Rob

Posted by Terry on August 27, 2006 at 12:57 PM

I know lots of people do not like Starlings but along with Blackbirds they are my favorite garden birds :) and this one is excellent Vince

Terry

Posted by Dave Courtenay on August 27, 2006 at 2:42 PM

Great detail and colouration-A nice portrait of an oft overlooked bird

Posted by Major Gilbert on August 27, 2006 at 3:39 PM

He looks kind of bloated Vincent. Surprised that twig is supporting his weight.
Very nice.

Major

Posted by Danny Green on August 27, 2006 at 4:47 PM

Hello Vince

How are you, great pic of a great bird.

Danny

Posted by Chris Lloyd on August 28, 2006 at 7:42 AM

Hi Vince,

Nice shot of an overlooked bird. Maybe a tad to big in the frame for me but other than that great shot.

Regards Chris.

Posted by David Kjaer on August 29, 2006 at 4:35 AM

Hi Vince

Nice shot, perhaps a little tight in the frame but great detail!

David

Posted by Tim Munsey on August 29, 2006 at 12:57 PM

Lovely jubbly, like it and the fruit. Full of interest and goodness.

Tim