Garden Birds - Starling 13/04/2008

Surely one of the most underrated birds in Britain is the Starling. They are boisterous and gregarious bullies at the feeding stations, but they look great in their breeding plumage, have a vocal repertoire that beats most and their winter pre-roost flights are awesome. And they are good for keeping the cranefly population in check.
I was pleased to grab a few quick shots of one on the garden fence this evening as the light was just right to catch the iridescence and the bird was looking extra glossy after showers.

You'd drive a very long way to see one if it was rare.