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What bird is this?

What bird is this?


Postby Mwell1952 » Tue Jun 28, 2022 11:01 pm

Spotted this bird which was part of a small flock of about 20 at UIG on Lewis.
Can't identify it, can anyone help?
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Re: What bird is this?

Postby KatTai » Wed Jun 29, 2022 9:58 am

Looks like a juvenile starling.
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Re: What bird is this?

Postby Mwell1952 » Wed Jun 29, 2022 8:52 pm

Hi KatTai,

Many thanks didn't realize juvenile starlings look so different from the mature birds.

Cheers,
John
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