Though the picture leaves much to be desired, I have added European Starling to my Bird Count today, bringing my total up to 15 (16 with the hawk, which I am on the verge of counting as a Coopers.) The Starling has an interesting history in this country. It was introduced in 1890 when a group called the American Acclimatization Society decided to bring to America every bird that was mentioned in Shakespeare. Many people don't like Starlings, but I do love watching flocks of these birds flying around, called murmurations.
Wow, how's that for incorporating Shakespeare and Lewis Carroll in one post!
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