Common Starling – Sturnus vulgaris
Flocks of starlings used to be a
common sight flying over the parks and gardens of Sheffield.
Lately their numbers have been in serious
decline (falling by 66% since the 1970’s), leading to their name being somewhat
of a misnomer. This is largely blamed on the household cat. This was one of two
seen near Endcliffe Park, still in winter plumage.