Starling about to floof. The bird is perched on a rope at the harbor. It is facing right and the sunlight is bringing out greens, golds, purples, and more.

The starling has leaned forward and is puffing the feathers on its nape, throat and belly. This move exposes additional gold colors.

Floofing European Starling. #europeanstarling #bird #birdphotography #littlecomptonri #sakonnetpoint