Between 1890 and 1891, 100 european starlings were brought to the United States from England and were released in New York’s Central Park. They were not native to North America, but have thrived, and there are an estimated 200,000,000 of them in the US alone.

Starlings move in large flocks, often containing thousands of birds. They compete with native species for food and nesting space, cause damage to buildings, and eat grain (particularly the expensive protein supplements) that would otherwise be destined for livestock.

Why Shoot Starlings?