Starlings feeding their young

[Peter123]

For the last 3/4 days, we have had 2/3 young starlings visit the feeders with one of their parrents who feeds them vigorously. The youngsters seem well able to fly and move around, so I wonder why are they unable to feed themselves yet?

regards

Peter

[Ollie]

Originally Posted by Peter123

For the last 3/4 days, we have had 2/3 young starlings visit the feeders with one of their parrents who feeds them vigorously. The youngsters seem well able to fly and move around, so I wonder why are they unable to feed themselves yet?

regards

Peter

Welcome to WAB Peter

I guess the young Starlings can actually feed themselves and they are just being lazy getting mum or dad to do it for them.

[JonesyBoy]

I saw this as well in my garden on Monday afternoon , but with approx 100 starlings!. I would guess that there was a 60/ 40 split with the youngsters outnumbering the parents . A youngster would be happy to feed itself until an adult came near then they would peck either at the beak or the side of the parent until it was fed ( maybe an easier option - just like my daughter she prefers to be fed instead of getting anything herself)