Red headed starling

[Jackdaw]

I saw this red headed starling (yes, definitely a starling!) on a bird feeder on the Somerset levels - does anyone know if this has been seen before and if so, why has it got a red head?

Jackdaw

[bassist]

Your having a laugh.........!

[Little Sparrow]

If you are not having a laugh, Jackdaw, could you please resize your photographs so that they can be actually viewed?

[Jackdaw]

This is a very genuine post. I will attempt to make the photos better. I hope for some more thoughtful and informed comments soon!

[Kingfisher]

Maybe it's been feeding on berries.

[Twitcheruth]

I've never seen anything like it.....would love to see some properly sized images please Jackdaw.

[Little Sparrow]

Originally Posted by Jackdaw

This is a very genuine post. I will attempt to make the photos better. I hope for some more thoughtful and informed comments soon!

I was trying to be helpful with my post and not critical, Jackdaw. Hopefully you can resize for a clearer view of your Starling.

[Jackdaw]

Thanks TwitcherRuth and Littlesparrow, I am not very good with IT but I will have a go with the photos. I would love to know the answer to this mystery!

[PeterB]

Originally Posted by Jackdaw

Thanks TwitcherRuth and Littlesparrow, I am not very good with IT but I will have a go with the photos. I would love to know the answer to this mystery!

You could e-mail the original pictures and I can have a go with them. I don't know why they have that pink tinge, the colour balance must be way off and this may be the cause of the suspicion.

[Maggie28]

Maybe caught a wee infection resulting in loss of feathers and a rash???