News of this superb adult Rose-coloured Starling came on Birdguides yesterday and I didn't really think too much about it til I saw the pictures and how well it was showing last night. With it being only 15 miles down the A55, I really couldn't miss out on this bird.
I arrived and the bird showed superbly flying to and from the the gardens of 69 and 85 where both had feeders. It was a very photogenic bird providing many opportunities for pictures.
There was quite a decent turn out to see this very colourful bird and a couple of people I knew had come to see it from the Wirral and Liverpool.
Let's hope the bird stays for a little longer for more people to enjoy this wonderful sight. If so, we may have to contribute a donation for more fat balls as it was certainly demolishing a fair few!!
This starling was a visitor to our bird table in Pensarn several times last weekend. It interacted with a large number of young (UK) starlings that visit daily. We had no idea what the visitor was but knew it was unusual. Took a few quick photos of Rosy and the local starlings scrapping over the food.
ReplyDeleteThat's really interesting Jenny! Thanks for that. There looks to have been a small influx of these birds. Considering this bird was in Rhos, your bird quite possibly was a different bird again as another one has turned up on Anglesey yesterday.
ReplyDeleteMy photos are on Facebook (Jenny Randles) if you want to see the bird that was in Pensarn last weekend.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant - just seen the two pictures you've put up! Thanks! Obviously, because it's a rare bird, would you mind if I used the picture to submit the record? Looking at it carefully, I'm not too sure if it is the same bird as in Rhos but I should be able to find out. Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteNot in the least. Use the photos wherever you wish. I gather there are still people at Rhos and that one was still there over the weekend. It has not been back here in Abergele since last Monday.
DeleteThanks very much! Much appreciated and thank you for getting in touch!
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