I posted this one last week as part of a series of shots showing the results from a new lens but given how beautiful this little one was, I thought it deserved its own showcase. These birds are common across the contiguous United States and Canada although with my focus usually on raptors, I have to admit I have never noticed them.
You can read more about this species here.
![A European Starling enjoys a mild, clear day in the Denver area. (© Tony’s Takes)](http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wKrJpPsPbvA/VHOWWSUUiJI/AAAAAAAAFcY/Z6WrQ5_sCMg/s710/15850536825_debf007aa2_o.jpg)