Friday 26 September 2014

Rose-coloured Starling!

After failing to locate the Short-toed Lark in Martin's Haven on Sunday, I was happy to hear that a juvenile Rose-coloured Starling was still in Lleithyr Farm campsite in St David's. So this evening we went for it. But, after hearing no news on the bird all day whilst in school, I was starting to doubt we'd find it. After an hours drive we arrived at Lleithyr Farm, there were a few small flocks of Starlings flying around but the Rose-coloured wasn't apparent. We drove further in to the campsite and then there it was sitting on a telegraph wire next to the a Pied Wagtail, a stunning juvenile Rose-coloured Starling. I spent the next forty or so minutes watching it as it foraged and rested with the other Starlings. Eventually, it flew off and out of view.
An excellent bird and excellent way to end the day!!!


Digiscoped






 Rose-coloured Starling

Comparison of Starling and Rose-coloured Starling

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