Backyard and Beyond

Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.

As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”

Same Sumac, Another Bird

Sturnus vulgaris“O my Starling, O my Starling….” Note the yellowing bill, a breeding sign for Sturnus vulgaris. Spring is in the air. Sturnus vulgarisAnother Starling, a week later, in the glow of a setting Sun.

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One response to “Same Sumac, Another Bird”

  1. Peggy Herron

    I love starlings . They are a maligned bird . Thank you for his portrait.

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