There is little difference between the sexes in these Starlings. The female has a yellow ring along the edge of their iris.
Most birds have strong muscles to snap their bill shut. European Starlings muscles do the opposite. They force the bill open. This helps them grub through grassy areas to find food.
European Starlings present a problem with managed forests in that their droppings burn out an area where they roost. They are trying to move them from place to place to turn this problem into a benefit.
The Starlings thrive where man has altered the environment. From 100 birds released in Central Park of New York City in 1890-91. There are now, more than 200,000,000 birds in North America. The birds take over areas that had been used by local birds.
Just as Starlings have intruded into the population of North America. So bad influences can made their way into our lives. It is important to realize that there are long range results to the things we decide to do.
Some may say they will dabble in sin for a short time and then walk away. They think it will be fun and they won't get hurt. Instead they find they are trapped in the sin they thought was harmless and it may be decades before they are free. Some people never get free from their problems.
Proverbs 29:6
"By transgression an evil man is ensnared, But the righteous sings and rejoices."
Father, give me the grace to walk in Your light and not to fall into temptation.
I think the Starlings remind me of the fiery arrows of the evil one. They seek to establish their domain where they don't belong. Also fits with 2 Cor 10:3-5
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