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Last Dance At Roosting Time
by Jean Gregory Evans
Alight, land, perch,
Fly, float, flutter,
Alight, land, perch,
Flit, leap, trip the light fantastic
Alight, land, perch,
Take to the air,
Alight, land, perch,
Settle, sit, sleep
European Starlings flock flew at the end of the day looking for a roosting place, a few nice twigs to spend the night. They moved like an iridescent dance, lighting and swooning then taking flight again. They are a mesmerizing and beautiful sight to behold.
These birds are an invasive species, not native to North America. Sixty Starlings were released in 1890 in New York City’s Central Park and they have done well for themselves. They now live in all fifty states, most of Canada, and part of Mexico as well as in most other places in the world. Here in North Carolina, they compete (and win) with Eastern Bluebirds, Red-headed Woodpeckers, Northern Flickers, and Great Crested Flycatchers. 
© Jean Gregory Evans
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS 1/400s 35mm f/5 ISO-80
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A lover of art and nature, Jean also adores animals, whimsy, smiles, and chocolate chip cookies.
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Having a wonderful time. Wish you were here. You missed a great flight!
Very Neat capture!!!
Thank you, AngieBanta! This photo really doesn’t do the small flock the justice they deserved. There was a row of trees and they danced from one end all the way down to the far end. It was delightful!
– Jean Gregory Evans
A lovely capture and poem Jean!
Great picture!
Wonderful capture, lovely colours
I’m quite thrilled! Thank you so much, Raven!!!
– Jean Gregory Evans
Excellent! Congratulations on your feature!.*
Thank you so much, Joycelone! I really appreciate this!
– Jean Gregory Evans
JULY 19th, 2011
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