What a fantastic sight this week – a starling murmuration! I was heading home from the shops when I could see this dark cloud twisting & turning and I immediately knew what it was!
It’s been called the greatest wildlife spectacle in Britain and is remarkable to witness. Studies suggest that starlings congregate in these remarkable ‘murmurations’ to deter possible predators, which are confused by the swirling masses. Despite a recent drop in their overall population, you can still witness the mesmerising sight of thousands of birds performing their aerial dance at dawn and dusk. Click the image below to find where you can see these phenomenal events (UK only).
…greatest wildlife spectacle in Britain”
R Smith – 2021
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It’s been a glorious week. Getting back into the garden is a great feeling especially when the temperature has been in the high teens. With…
Murmarations II
What a fantastic sight this week – a starling murmuration! I was heading home from the shops when I could see this dark cloud twisting…
Big Bird Watch 2022
Monday & Tuesday have been so dull and gray – really depressing. This morning I cycled in the drizzle, not much fun! Although, at the…
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This is quite amazing. From a distance, they almost look like a single organism. Thanks for sharing your wonderful capture.
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You are most welcome, I may go and see if they are there again over the weekend 🙂
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Thank you so much for sharing such clever little creatures “playing in the skies” so beautifully. Thank you for putting it to music too. Lovely few moments of enjoyment.
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Thank you 🙂
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