Here's one from Monterey, CA. It's a European Starling in winter plumage, and the photograph was taken in the early morning. I've no idea what the perch is but I like it.
Canon 1D Mark III, 700mm, f/7.1, 1/400, ISO 400, no flash, monopod
Nice job with this one Doug! I have to say these birds can look really pretty in the right light. Most people don't give them a second look but I like them as well.
Superb starling with a light too good to be true and the subject is in such a perfect plumage condition that he looks like a profesional starling model :D