Big bird ID help needed

Bealeton, VA

My trail cam caught a photo of this large bird early this morning (the bright sun was behind him). He was headed directly toward our birdbath but unfortunately the camera was not pointed toward the birdbath so this is the only photo I have of the bird. I would love to know what bird this is. Haven't seen him in the yard before now. Any ideas? Thanks!

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Northumberland, United Kingdom(Zone 9a)

Common Starling, very close to the camera!

Resin

Bealeton, VA

Thanks Resin. Think I should add the full photo, rather than just the cropped ones, to show a better perspective and size of the bird. The camera was 7' - 8' away from the bird. All the spray seen below the bird in the photo was coming from the birdbath (birds splashing).


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Northumberland, United Kingdom(Zone 9a)

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All the spray seen below the bird in the photo was coming from the birdbath (birds splashing).


More Starlings! They do so love a communal bath with the whole flock bathing together!

Resin

Bealeton, VA

Ha, ha, guess that's why the birdbath is nearly empty some mornings! Thanks again Resin.

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