Shakespearean Starlings: A Feathered Fiasco

This chapter recounts the eccentric story of a pharmaceutical magnate's dream to introduce Shakespeare's birds to America, focusing on the European starling. It examines the unintended consequences of this initiative, as the population of starlings exploded and began to threaten native bird species. The discussion humorously reflects on the invasive nature of starlings and humanity's role in altering ecosystems.