Re: STARLINGS
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2019 7:41 pm
I have just had a small flock of very noisy Sturklets visit. Their breeding season has been quite long this year. 
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Re: STARLINGS
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2019 9:23 pm
Has got me thinking. If the food source is plentiful, could that be the reason for two broods. Or were some late in breeding anyway.
Re: STARLINGS
Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2019 8:08 pm
I'm beginning to think that the second brood has been more successful than the first. Although I had quite few Sturklets the first time round the current batch are more plentiful and much more noisy. 
Re: STARLINGS
Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2019 8:27 am
Think you could be right there jacksparrow. For me as well it has been a very successful season for the starlings.
Re: STARLINGS
Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2019 11:12 am
I thought that the second brood has learned to self feed, and we are past that noise 
, but just today I heard the little one screaming at the parents for food and being fed. Its either late second brood or the third? 
, but just today I heard the little one screaming at the parents for food and being fed. Its either late second brood or the third? Re: STARLINGS
Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2019 7:29 pm
Probably a late brood, I have had the same here. Must be the last ones now surely.
Re: STARLINGS
Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2019 11:47 pm
Its so funny to see the early fledglings with starling trademark spotty feathers on their chests already sitting next to the youngest ones who are yelling with their beaks open for foodWillpar wrote: Mon Jul 08, 2019 7:29 pm Probably a late brood, I have had the same here. Must be the last ones now surely.
Re: STARLINGS
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2019 9:13 pm
Been keeping an eye on a fledgling starling here. One of the last I would say and fending for itself. May have been abandoned a bit early. Not a strong flyer and probably not savvy enough to push its way in for food. A cat almost got it this afternoon, but it managed to get away. It was down on the path later in the afternoon so had to scare it away. Based on what I am seeing, it chances seem less than 50/50. May be unwell, but hard to tell.
Re: STARLINGS
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2019 10:30 pm
Oh noWillpar wrote: Tue Jul 09, 2019 9:13 pm Been keeping an eye on a fledgling starling here. One of the last I would say and fending for itself. May have been abandoned a bit early. Not a strong flyer and probably not savvy enough to push its way in for food. A cat almost got it this afternoon, but it managed to get away. It was down on the path later in the afternoon so had to scare it away. Based on what I am seeing, it chances seem less than 50/50. May be unwell, but hard to tell.
, I hope it survives! They fight all the time but I think they look after each other too, so maybe it will be ok. Sometimes, it just takes few days of good feeding and they get stronger. Lets hope! Please keep us posted Willpar 
. Thankfully I haven't seen any weak/sick youngsters this year.They all seem to be healthy and strong
Re: STARLINGS
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2019 11:13 pm
Hi butterfly, have noticed that this particular bird is on its own when it is around. Not a member of the pack. Whether it has been rejected if that's what happens I just don't know.