No need for fear.

So many people are scared of the Red-Winged Starling birds.

Yes, the starlings are wild and desperate to get food for their young during the breeding period.

The Red-winged Starlings (Onychognathus nabouroup) are endemic to South Africa, and we have become familiar with their invading habits during the breeding season. The breeding season typically lasts from late spring to early summer, and then amazingly, the starlings disappear until the next breeding season. They cause us much mirth when they arrive with imposing wing flutters at some unsuspecting diner's table.

Oh, and let me tell you that starlings love cheese. My wife knows this, and not only starlings, as in fact other birds like robins, wagtails, and weavers also have a soft spot for cheese. So do even the peacocks that I have posted in the past. There are other birds too that like cheese.

I also have some Malachite Sunbirds in here, but I will show you the starlings first.

The male landed on our table, and the female sat on a chair behind him.