Hi Geoff
These odd-coloured starlings do appear at this time of year in Hong Kong which suggests they obtain there colouration on the wintering grounds. The uniform colouration would suggest an artificial dye is used, but for what purpose I don't know (religious release?).
It's something I'm interested in so if anyone else has any records of odd coloured individuals or evidence of articial staining/release of birds in their winter range, I'd be very gratfeul if you could drop me a PM please with any additional information.
Many thanks
PS. Large fish look like Tuna of some kind?
[ Last edited by sdavid at 15/03/2013 11:36 ]
