Spotlight on: Starlings

Spotlight on: Starlings

It may not come as much surprise that we are crazy about birds, and we offer a huge range of bird feeders, bird baths and nest boxes to help local bird populations and other wildlife thrive.
We are incredibly lucky that the UK is home to a wide variety of beautiful birds, so this is the first in our new 'Spotlight' series which aims to help spread awareness and knowledge by sharing some quick facts about  some of our favourite species of birds.
This episode is a Spotlight on: Starlings.

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Starlings are small to medium-sized birds that are native to Europe, Asia, and Africa.
They are known for their highly vocal and varied repertoire of songs and calls, which can include mimicry of other birds' calls, as well as human-made sounds such as car alarms and doorbells.



Starlings are omnivorous and will feed on a wide variety of food, including insects, fruit, nectar, and seeds.

They are highly social birds and often form large flocks, especially during the winter months. Some species of starlings are known for their spectacular displays of synchronised flying, in which they form large, beautiful swirling patterns in the sky, known as murmurations.

Starlings are popular cage birds and have been kept as pets for centuries, with the European starling - introduced to North America in the late 1800s - now one of the most common and widespread bird species on the continent.

Despite their beauty, Starlings have a reputation for being pests in some parts of the world due to their large numbers and their habit of roosting in large flocks, which can cause damage to buildings and other structures.

Starlings are known for their ability to quickly adapt to new environments and exploit new food sources.

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Some species of starlings, such as the European starling and the Asian glossy starling, are popular subjects for scientific studies on social behaviour, communication, and learning.

Since 2004, we have been designing and manufacturing market-leading products created specifically for watching wildlife up close; the latest of which being the world's first Solar-Powered WiFi Bird Box Camera System.
Using the solar panel's integrated battery pack, the HD camera can stay powered for an entire nesting season and lets you watch the birds in your own bird box build their nest, lay their eggs and raise their chicks - all from your smartphone or tablet!

Click here to learn more about our Solar-Powered WiFi Bird Box Camera System.

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