Ugly Beautiful

Not a popular British bird they always seem quite aggressive as a species but catch them in the right light and they have some beautiful iridescent colours.

[Carole G]

Give me a starling over a mynah bird any day

[Walks @ 7]

Beauty is often subtle, this makes this one seem majestic.

[Marilyn G M]

They are gorgeous in the right light

[Sue Hecker]

The first time I saw and photographed one, it was shimmering in the light, those beautiful speckles...I thought I hit the jackpot...what was this rare beauty??? Then I looked it up.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

they are stunning for sure

[gloria jones]

Fabulous feather details

[Carole Sandford]

You’ve captured the colours beautifully!

[Shepherdman]

I quite like starlings - they have character!

[Linda Godwin]

really shows out the details with the high key background

[Graeme Stevens]

superb detail - the colours are always amazing the light (we have a local nesting pair)

[George]

Great shot - superb colour and detail.

[Taffy]

What a beauty! Love all the speckles.

[Jane Pittenger]

You caught the iridescence perfectly

[Margo]

Great capture

[Milanie]

Wonderfully sharp capture

[Casablanca]

Just love the sheen and colours on this

[Clare Gadsby]

and, as you would, you have caught the most stunning light