A Chestnut Tailed Starling taking flight
A resident starling and a winter visitor to our region. These birds share the same habitat as other starlings and are similar in behaviour to the Brahminy starling or Rosy Starling. They are found often on the Acacia bushes on the roadsides or trees in flocks near water bodies. I think this one is an immature one based on the colors which are still too pale and have a silky smooth appearance.
The birds are local migrants - I am not sure where they migrate from to our region yet though. Just like Rosy Starlings, they are seen together in pretty large groups of 20-30 and more. I sighted a large flock on a lake bank and the light was just fantastic. They were foraging on the road side bushes and were unmindful of our presence. I had a great time shooting thee beautiful starlings.
Thank you so much in advance for all your views, feedback and faves. Much appreciated.
A Chestnut Tailed Starling taking flight
A resident starling and a winter visitor to our region. These birds share the same habitat as other starlings and are similar in behaviour to the Brahminy starling or Rosy Starling. They are found often on the Acacia bushes on the roadsides or trees in flocks near water bodies. I think this one is an immature one based on the colors which are still too pale and have a silky smooth appearance.
The birds are local migrants - I am not sure where they migrate from to our region yet though. Just like Rosy Starlings, they are seen together in pretty large groups of 20-30 and more. I sighted a large flock on a lake bank and the light was just fantastic. They were foraging on the road side bushes and were unmindful of our presence. I had a great time shooting thee beautiful starlings.
Thank you so much in advance for all your views, feedback and faves. Much appreciated.