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Arrowood Farm Brewery: Starling Brett Farmhouse Ale

July 31, 2020 by Tristan Lowery No Comments
Like most North American birders, I never pay much mind to the European (Common) Starling (Sturnus vulgaris). Sure, they’re...
Male House Finch on bare branch in snow
Birding

Come@Me: Invasive Species Can Be Awesome

June 29, 2018 by Carrie 2 Comments
I know we all hate European Starlings; I know that as environmentalists, this is part of our job. But...
Food

Off Color Brewing: Jerk Bird

October 20, 2017 by Tristan Lowery No Comments
I’ll admit I was completely stunned when I saw this week’s beer on the shelf at my local distributor....
Birding

It’s a Myth – Isn’t It?

July 21, 2014 by a Guest 2 Comments
Rick Wright is a well-known birding tour guide, author, blogger, and general wordsmith. He was a Beat Writer here...
Terminology

American Trash Bird

October 8, 2012 by Mike 13 Comments
The celebration of Columbus Day in the United States has become somewhat contentious over the years as people have...
Birding

Starlings Rise In Some Areas, Fall In Others

July 25, 2012 by Birdchick No Comments
Throughout most of North America, European Starling is a four letter word. There are groups dedicated to species like...
Birding

Harley the Starley

June 15, 2012 by Suzie 32 Comments
One day my wildlife rehabilitator friend Marilyn brought me a black shoebox decorated with 6 or 8 quarter-sized holes....
Birding

The Ubiquitous European Starling: The Bird We Love to Hate

June 6, 2012 by Larry 7 Comments
Everyone probably knows the story of how the European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) came to the shores of America during...
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