There’s a new bird in town visiting our backyard feeders these days.
The wintry colors and spots and the delicacy of the bird’s wings remind me that
and art imitates life….
that life is art…
and art is life.
What do you think these two were chatting about over breakfast?
They are the new bird in town. Looks to me like it could be the European Starling?
Any experts out there know?
They sure are bringing joy and beauty and artistic inspiration.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
the creative life in between 
I have never seen these birds before. They are very pretty and unusual. When you find out what kind they are, please let us know! I can hardly wait to see what you paint from them! 🙂
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Jodi, these look very like the Starling, which is a common bird here in the UK – scientific name is Sturnus vulgaris I think. Hope this helps. Nice pictures. Adrian
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Thanks for the confirmation and the nice compliment Adrian!
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Thank you for following my blog, Jodi! Adrian
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What great pictures of your birds. They look like they are wearing their fluffiest down coats!
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They do, don’t they Cathe?! 🙂
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Definitely a starling. They are very brown in winter. I thought it was a different species myself at first! They are everywhere here in NYC. (K)
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from what I’ve read, Kerfe, they are not indigenous to our area, but were brought to NYC from Europe, so that makes sense. It seems a few have migrated from NYC to Mars! lol! Appears they will look very different in the summer. Will be interesting to see.
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Beautiful captures, Jodi, but I don’t ever remember seeing any bird like this around here. Some others have said Starling. Could very well be. 🙂
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thanks Amy. I am thinking they are Starlings. They are very interesting.
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Terrific photos.
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Thanks Kirk!
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I would say Starling as well, they love our corn fields in this area. Glad to see they’re inspiring you! Lovely photos. Stay warm out there in Mars!
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I’m thinking they are too 🙂
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All I can say is that these are amazing pictures! I love how the snow looks like it is frosting them but it is actually their color!! Glorious!
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Aww! Thanks sweet Lynn! They are very interesting. 🙂
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They are really beautiful!
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Definitely a European Starling…I love their winter speckles!
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Yay! The expert weighs in 🙂 I love the speckles too. Do you get them in your area, Kathy?
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Occasionally, but I get more crows and blackbirds. Your darling Starlings look like they are going to town on your seed!
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Gorgeous photos! I think they’re discussing redecorating their bird house! They do look warm in their fluffy winter coats 🙂 🙂
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Thanks Linda! I’ll bet you are right – 🙂 I love their coats too – and they needed them this past weekend!
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They sure did! 🙂
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I love these birds! The speckles are so unique! Thanks for sharing, so glad they decided to find your birdhouse :), they were chatting about how lovely the birdhouse was of course 🙂
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I thought they were very unique too! I’ll look forward to seeing how different they look in the summer if they decide to hang around. 🙂
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Those photos were incredible!!!
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Thanks Ann 🙂
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Wonderful photos Jodi. Your photos always amaze me, thank you. 🙂
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how sweet of you Terry! Thank you!
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Oh my what a beautiful bird. Your photographs really show- off all its glory. I’ll be interested in hearing about the name, too. Thanks for posting Jodi.
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Thanks Sharon – consensus seems to be the Starling. They look very different (colorful) in the summer, so will be anxious to see – if they decide to hang around.
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Oh thank you. I think they’ve found a cozy spot at your house 💕
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Great post! (They look like starlings.)
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Thanks – I think most are agreeing they are 🙂
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Pretty birds. Lovely and fluffy to stand the snow. I don’t know much about birds, but you have taken some awesome photos here of two cute ones.
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thanks Mandi! 🙂
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They’re beautiful Jodi 🙂 And I do hope you’ll be able to paint them 😉
Had to link my post today to yours 😉 hope you don’t mind .
And maybe if Becky from “Hidden Delights of The Algarve” reads it , she will be able to help you identify these dear little creatures .
Turtle Hugs 🙂
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Of course I don’t mind – thrilled you would share! 🙂
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Thank you Jodi 🙂
You know I do like to ask first …but today it just happened 😉
Turtle Hugs
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Starlings…now who was I saying this to? Laura?…starlings are both pests and admirable. They are thugs, but they are beautiful thugs with nice voices (hence Mozart’s fondness for them). 😀 Your photos make them even prettier than they are!
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What beautiful feathers on your Starling – now that I know what kind of bird this is! ❤️ Wonderful photos and lovely words! 😍
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I think they were talking about how they can sneak into your home, play with Charlie and steal some of the goodies you left on your counter. But that’s just a wild guess..:)
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What little beauties they are! Great photos, once again!
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Jodi, I just saw a couple on my balcony this morning. I would also say they are European Starlings. Wonderful photos.
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These photos are seriously stunning!! I love them…like a story waiting to unfold! ❤️😃
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Bird spotting on your blog – so glad I saw these! What a treat to be able to capture these creatures with your camera, and so well done.
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Yes, those are juvenile European Starlings! They lose their spots when they get to an adult age. So very pretty, aren’t they?
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magnificent shots Jodi! love the spots on the birds as a type of repeating pattern with the snow flakes falling – wonderful! 🙂
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I wish I knew more about birds.
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never too late to learn 🙂
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You’re such a gifted photographer and artist Jodi! Thanks for sharing you talents with us!
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And you such a sweet AGMA 🙂
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