Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Sturnus vulgaris, Starling. A familiar but declining garden bird, often seen in large flocks. Can produce mass aerial displays called murmurations. Feed on a mixed diet of fruits, seeds and invertebrates.

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Starling on wire

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Flock feeding

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Garden feeder

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Group on wires

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Parent and chick

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Flying to nest

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Starling with caterpillar

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Photograph detail

Slide 1: Sturnus vulgaris, Starling. Adult perched on electricity wire. Redmire. December.

Slide 2: Sturnus vulgaris, Starling. Flock feeding in pasture. Galeclose Beck, Hargill, Redmire. March.

Slide 3: Sturnus vulgaris, Starling. On garden feeder with Chaffinch, Fringilla coelebs. Redmire. November.

Slide 4: Sturnus vulgaris, Starling. Adults perched on wire. Redmire. March.

Slide 5: Sturnus vulgaris, Starling. Parent (right) with chick on wire. Redmire. June.

Slide 6: Sturnus vulgaris, Starling. In flight, approaching nest. Hole in house wall. Redmire. May.

Slide 7: Sturnus vulgaris, Starling. With caterpillar at nest entrance. Hole in house wall. Redmire. May.