Tuesday, 6 June 2017

Moving along the Cornish coast.

The journey continued with us leaving Land's End and heading up the coast  calling in briefly at St. Just before heading for St. Ives. where I found the following.

Begging Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris)


Starling

Starling

My new best friend the Starling
St. Ives harbour

A place of shelter for the fishing boats
St, Ives is a lovely place, very picturesque, the downside , its very touristy, lots of people about , and the holiday season hadn't really started when we where there. definitely would not want to be there in summer at the height of the season.

 Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) almost full adult.

We were warned before going to St. Ives about the gulls attacking tourist in an effort to snatch any food people are eating, but none of them bothered us, maybe because we had no food.

Herring Gull.

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27 comments:

  1. eileeninmd6 June 2017 at 12:28

    Hello, the starlings do look colorful and pretty. Looks like a pretty coastal town. Love the gulls. Great post. Happy Tuesday, enjoy your day!

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    1. Gordon6 June 2017 at 18:29

      Thank you Eileen, much appreciated, Gordon.

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  2. Stewart M6 June 2017 at 12:57

    Great birds - and a wonderful part of the world; not too far from where I was born.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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    1. Gordon6 June 2017 at 18:30

      You are not wrong Stewart, beautiful area.
      All the best, Gordon.

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  3. Author R. Mac Wheeler6 June 2017 at 14:52

    I wish we had starlings in Florida

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    1. Gordon6 June 2017 at 18:31

      They are interesting little birds, thanks for looking in,
      Take care, Gordon.

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  4. Linda6 June 2017 at 18:11

    Lovely photos, Gordon. I love your new best friend! Such a beautiful starling!

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    1. Gordon6 June 2017 at 18:32

      Thank you for loking in Linda, always good to hear from you, Gordon.

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  5. Jo6 June 2017 at 18:23

    I love starlings. These visit our country as well: they used to be known as European Starlings; now called Common Starlings. Very pretty. As is the Herring Gull!

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    1. Gordon6 June 2017 at 18:34

      Thats interesting Jo, I didn't know they are in your area.
      Thank you, Gordon.

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  6. Phil Slade6 June 2017 at 20:31

    That is most unusual Gordon - a tame Starling. I find them very shy. What with the gulls and the Starlings it seems the locals are too generous with their butties.

    I'm trying to find out about the Redshank. Seems it may have been ringed on the Solent.

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    1. Gordon6 June 2017 at 21:04

      That's interesting Phil, thanks , Gordon.

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  7. Bob Bushell6 June 2017 at 20:32

    Beautiful Starlings, well portrayed Gordon.

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  8. A Colorful World7 June 2017 at 01:08

    Love your friendly starling! Great photos.

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    1. Gordon7 June 2017 at 10:08

      Thank you for dropping by and your comment.
      Take care, Gordon.

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  9. Francisco Emanuel7 June 2017 at 10:37

    Belas fotografias, gostei.
    Obrigado pela visita ao meu blogue.
    Um abraço.
    Autografos Futebol

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    1. Gordon7 June 2017 at 18:26

      Hi Francisco, thank you for returning the visit. Gordon.

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  10. Rohrerbot7 June 2017 at 17:06

    That is really cool. I've always wondered if a Starling would be befriend a human for a piece of food. Beautiful area you are in!

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    1. Gordon7 June 2017 at 18:27

      Thanks Chris, first time I've seen it.
      All the best, Gordon.

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  11. Irene8 June 2017 at 10:33

    Great captures. Love the friendly starling, amazing!

    Irene

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    1. Gordon8 June 2017 at 13:14

      Thank you for looking Irene, and for your comments.
      Take care, Gordon.

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  12. NatureFootstep8 June 2017 at 10:44

    hm, never seen starlings behave like that. Strange.

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    1. Gordon8 June 2017 at 13:15

      I have to say it is most unusual.
      Thank you Gordon.

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  13. Marleen9 June 2017 at 07:20

    I am amazed to see the starling on your hand. Wonderful photos and lovely views of the scenery, Gordon.

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    1. Gordon9 June 2017 at 10:10

      Thank you Marleen, I was just as amazed.
      Take care, Gordon.

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  14. Helma11 June 2017 at 20:59

    The sprigs are beautiful birds and certainly if their feathers are in the sun. Beautiful clothes in their suits and your new friend :-)
    The harbor and the seagulls could be very beautiful to photograph you.

    Best regards, Helma

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A big thank you to everyone for looking in and leaving their comments, much appreciated, Gordon.

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