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European Starling

Sturnus vulgaris

Description:

A Common- or European Starling spotted at Belle Haven Marina, Alexandria, Virginia USA.

Habitat:

Belle Haven Marina, located along the tidal Potomac River in suburban Washington, D.C., south of Old Town Alexandria, Virginia USA.

Notes:

Copyright © 2012 Walter Sanford. All rights reserved. www.wsanford.com

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8 Comments

YukoChartraw
YukoChartraw 11 years ago

Beautiful iridescent colors!

JanelleL.Streed
JanelleL.Streed 11 years ago

Walter-They are very, very nice however I think its not the bird species as much as the perfect lighting, coloring and detail that really make this one pop. At least for me. I love them all regardless the name or beak size. "-)

Geodialist
Geodialist 11 years ago

My sincere thanks for all the favorites and kind words -- I NEVER imagined the Starling photo would produce so much positive feedback! Honestly, I think the photos of an Osprey that I posted on 15 December 2012 are SO MUCH BETTER than this photo. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/170...

JanelleL.Streed
JanelleL.Streed 11 years ago

Gorgeous capture, Geodialist!!!

KarenL
KarenL 11 years ago

Beautiful portrait Walter!

Wild Things
Wild Things 11 years ago

Fantastic colours! Great spotting!

NuwanChathuranga
NuwanChathuranga 11 years ago

great details!

Ava T-B
Ava T-B 11 years ago

Beautiful portrait.

Geodialist
Spotted by
Geodialist

Virginia, USA

Spotted on Mar 23, 2012
Submitted on Dec 20, 2012

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