Starlings
There’s a young Starling, with a fluffy brown head, trying to negotiate the wind on Westray.
![Starling - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)](https://www.thehallofeinar.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kirkwall-The-Hall-of-Einar-5346-725x483.jpg)
It’s heading for my chimney pot. It’s the perfect vantage point to see all potential predators and all its compatriots.
![Starling - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)](https://www.thehallofeinar.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kirkwall-The-Hall-of-Einar-5348-725x483.jpg)
This adult, however, is an experienced wind-warrior and flies like a thing possessed.
![Starling - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)](https://www.thehallofeinar.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kirkwall-The-Hall-of-Einar-5326-725x483.jpg)
I suspect the youngster will soon be behaving just like this.