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1Epicocity t1_j6e4k7w wrote

Back? They never left..

Source: My eyes and https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/European_Starling/overview

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OpportunityKnown2 OP t1_j6e9gk4 wrote

Ahhh makes more sense. When i read about their migration I've only seemed to see then during the early to mid winter months. Damn invasive rats with wings.

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SimplySkylines t1_j6czk2d wrote

Is that what the massive cloud of birds occasionally flying over my house is?

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new_tanker t1_j6duy14 wrote

They haven't left. They occasionally hit the bird feeders here in large numbers. Not looking forward to nesting season...

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joinedtosaythisnow t1_j6d356j wrote

Yeah there was a huge flock of them at the neighbors feeder this morning, chasing away all the regular birds that eat there and driving my cat insane. They are an invasive species, wish we could attract a hawk to eat them.

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standbyfortower t1_j6euir6 wrote

Could be the Common Grackle too, had a HUGE flock mobbing our property a week or two ago:

"In winter, Common Grackles forage and roost in large communal flocks with several different species of blackbird. Sometimes these flocks can number in the millions of individuals."

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Common_Grackle/

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SmeemyMeemy t1_j6cwycn wrote

Where are you at? Every morning I have these little "shits" in my walnut tree in mass numbers. Between them and the finches. I have been feeding them only because it attracts the local hawks who take care of them. It works out nicely.

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OpportunityKnown2 OP t1_j6d0t5b wrote

You monster!

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SmeemyMeemy t1_j6d2ybb wrote

You say that but you must understand that they are SUPER invasive and harmful. They rip up roofing, flashing, and have destroyed a lot of property as well as choke out species native to the area.

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NJ35-71SONS t1_j6d41qy wrote

Lol so you feed them? Or is the hawk thing really working out ?

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SmeemyMeemy t1_j6dwv68 wrote

SO, I originally was feeding some really cute Juncos, Warblers, Nuthatches...Cardinals... you know the good birds. The hawks didn't seem to find them as everyone kept our location quiet. We thought we had a good thing. The squirrels were even in and kept it under wraps. THEN came the Starlings. Loud MFers who tore my shingles, wood, and siding off the garage. They ate all the food and chased everyone away but the wrens and finches. BUT apparently the local hawks and eagles got wind...because they are not quiet. So now they are being picked off one by one.

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mobster1 t1_j6e6eek wrote

to be honest i dont think they ever left this winter, too warm

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SomethingFoul t1_j6d7fnx wrote

Grackles are back, too. Big flock hit my yard yesterday. Thought they were starlings at first because of the numbers.

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Pcakes844 t1_j6gumt7 wrote

When did they leave

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