day5 0 Report post Posted April 12, 2007 This is a pic from my front window. I think these are starlings??? This flock is half the size fo the one in my back yard yesterday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chase Creek 0 Report post Posted April 12, 2007 Those look like European Starlings. They were brought over from Europe in 1890 to New York City and have spread to all of North America since then. Quite a feat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfie 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2007 theyre here too, they leave my van in a mess Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flyweaver 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2007 They make great soft hackles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inconnu 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2007 They have their winter colours, which for some reason is alot more vivd than the summer colours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swellcat 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2007 Kyle Hand has suggested starling as an alternative to jungle cock. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inconnu 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2007 I have used it and it does have a similar effect, not as defined, but still not bad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
