A European starling feeds pieces of suet to one of her hungry fledglings, its beak wide open in anticipation. Another fledgling, already fed, waits patiently beneath the feeder. Above them, a glossy-feathered common grackle perches with barely concealed impatience, eyeing the suet block as if counting down the seconds to his rightful turn. (Photo by Lise Lafond)

WALK ON THE WILD SIDE: The European starling: From Shakespeare’s quill to North America’s skies

WALK ON THE WILD SIDE: The European starling: From Shakespeare’s quill to North America’s skies Lise Lafond lise@qctonline.com Shakespeare was a keen observer of the natural world, and birds frequently…

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WALK ON THE WILD SIDE: The European starling: From Shakespeare’s quill to North America’s skies was last modified: July 22nd, 2025 by QCT Editor