Backyard Bird Watchers

[Tin Man]

A quick google search reveals that Starlings were introduced by late 19th century Shakespeare enthusiasts who wanted to have the bird mentioned by William in Central Park, NYC. They’ve now spread across most of North America.

 

[Rishvol]

Well, they’re an invasive species that muscles out native cavity nesters. I’m not fond of them, either. The story is that an Englishman brought them to North America because his French mistress missed their caterwauling.

Nope. Thespians in New York wanted to do Shakespeare plays in the audience of the starlings that Shakespeare wrote about. The let about 10 free in Central Park and they immediately flee away. So this same group get more a second time and this time some stay this time for them to act in front of. Now they are somewhat filling the niche of the Passenger Pigeon. I agree though they are taking out a lot of native cavity nesters. American Kestrel is one that has taken a huge hit because of European Starlings

 

[Rishvol]

A quick google search reveals that Starlings were introduced by late 19th century Shakespeare enthusiasts who wanted to have the bird mentioned by William in Central Park, NYC. They’ve now spread across most of North America.

I wrote mine before I saw this. Sorry if I sounded like a jerk

 

[Tin Man]

 

[franklinpence]

Owl is very chatty tonight.

 

[UT_VOLS13]

Ha! Just bought one on Amazon. So many different options and just went with the newest "PRO" version. Reviews say the camera is much better on it than the original version and, while more expensive, seems like it is easier to set up and use.

@lawgator1 , how is the bird buddy?

 

[kiddiedoc]

Finally put a bluebird house outside the kitchen window. Hope they find it this spring!

 

[StarRaider]

three fledglings hatched a few days ago

 

[BowlBrother85]

three fledglings hatched a few days ago

I'm not the only one here who follows the adventures of Jackie and Shadow. Good to know.

 

[Tin Man]

An owl has been hanging around the past two nights. I’ve heard it in the hour before dawn.