American Kestrel strikes invasive European Starling!

Dolph (American Kestrel Falcon) with a lighting strike against a Starling. The Starling is an invasive species in North America. The most common problem caused by starlings are damage to crops and berries. When these birds are not eating pests, they in turn become pests and destroy farmers’ crops. Another negative impact is driving out competitors. Because starlings are so aggressive and gregarious, they force out many native species.