11/06/2021 Singleton Avenue, Horwich, Bolton

Rose-coloured Starlings: This is a rare visitor  for anyone's garden feeders but even more rare with it being a garden in Greater Manchester!

This summer has seen an invasion of rosy starlings after large numbers have spread west through Europe and across the Channel Islands over the past few weeks. 

Weather where they are typical found has been much more unpredictable, possibly its has been much hotter than usual or like here in the UK their summer started off much colder May and into June. A combination of this could have stimulated the birds to overshoot their breeding grounds and push westwards through Europe. 

With this individuals settling in a garden near Bolton. 

The bird spent a lot of time within the garden itself, out of view, presumably feeding on some food on the ground. But from time to time, and with a spot of patience the bird appeared upon the fence. 

The bird was fiercely defending the feeder, chasing away all the other starlings and was unwilling to share. 

I hope the feeders get topped up soon, there wa plenty of activity with other starlings, wood pigeons, blackbirds and house sparrows all making a dent in the food. 

I've already topped up my own feeders and places dozens of fat balls around my own garden hoping i too can get as lucky as the redsitnet of this garden,I'm keeping my fingers crossed!