I just saw an episode of QI where the talked about the guy that introduced starlings to the US. He wanted the US to have every breed of bird that was mentioned in Shakespeare’s works.
The starlings and grackles empty my bird feeders in a matter of just a couple of days. I wish I could get rid of just them without losing the smaller birds that show up.
I enjoy all the birds (though I don’t know which ones are trouble for crops). Starlings are especially interesting for me to watch, as in the bright sunlight they are very iridescent and their movements make them look like they’re made of liquid.
allen@home over 4 years ago
A shotgun would be quicker. Course you can’t fire a gun in the city.
gopher gofer over 4 years ago
start feeding them deep-fried twinkies…
Pharmakeus Ubik over 4 years ago
I wish it was mourning doves instead.
Ubintold over 4 years ago
Smoke ‘em, when you got’em.
Qiset over 4 years ago
I just saw an episode of QI where the talked about the guy that introduced starlings to the US. He wanted the US to have every breed of bird that was mentioned in Shakespeare’s works.
Fishenguy Premium Member over 4 years ago
The starlings and grackles empty my bird feeders in a matter of just a couple of days. I wish I could get rid of just them without losing the smaller birds that show up.
bookworm0812 over 4 years ago
Leave the starlings alone! And the mourning doves, too!
Michael G. over 4 years ago
Get ‘em while they’re young!
chromosome Premium Member over 4 years ago
I enjoy all the birds (though I don’t know which ones are trouble for crops). Starlings are especially interesting for me to watch, as in the bright sunlight they are very iridescent and their movements make them look like they’re made of liquid.
Grayhair, The Pirate Formerly Known as Tom Powell Premium Member over 4 years ago
Next target: Squirrels!
ccolborne Premium Member over 4 years ago
I recently slandered starlings by accusing them of being brood parasites, which they’re not.
Space Man Spiff over 4 years ago
Amen!