Thursday Birdblogging
Swooping low in the evening sky, tens of thousands of starlings combine in perfect harmony as they gather to roost.
In an astonishing natural display of formation flying, they took the shape of a bird of prey looming in the skies above Taunton.
Normally at the mercy of a kestrel or a deadly sparrowhawk like the one they appear to be mimicking, this swift-moving flock of starlings, known as a murmuration, finds safety in numbers.
Labels: Birding
posted by Ruth at 1:00 PM
1 Comments:
Normally at the mercy of a kestrel or a deadly sparrowhawk like the one they appear to be mimicking
That's really astonishing, Ruth...wow, thanks for sharing. Hey, remember that standing cypress I bought at the Ladybird Center last summer? It's now in full bloom, and is a hummingbird magnet! I'll try to get a photo to you soon.
You still planning a trip to Austin next month? Looking forward to getting together.
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