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[Volume on] I’ve never before seen a starling murmuration like last night’s - just a couple of inches off the ground. Ace flying skills!

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Helen Day2 years ago

To add a bit of context, the wall on the right that the starlings seem to vanish into is actually that of an ancient, abandoned churchyard …

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veeby2 years ago

A murmuration flew over our house earlier this year. Really low and so many that they actually darkened the sky above us. The noise was incredible. A very memorable experience.

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Helen Day2 years ago

Yes - on a still evening, the sound is as moving as the sight

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Jennifer Young/Jenny Dent2 years ago

Oh my word! That looks almost supernatural. Stunning.

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Helen Day2 years ago

Exactly!

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Christy Christina2 years ago

Wow! incredible. Was the barometric pressure low that day? We have barn swallows in our area of the US and you can judge barometric pressure by how high or low they fly. Apparently insects fly higher in higher pressure and vice versa

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Helen Day2 years ago

I did notice that insects seemed to be abundant and lower yesterday evening

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Anne Booth 💙2 years ago

Wow! I also love the dry stone walls. What a beautiful place!

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Helen Day2 years ago

It is. A very special place for us

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Brigit Strawbridge2 years ago

What a wonderful sight, Helen... SO happy for you that you got to witness this!

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Helen Day2 years ago

It was a privilege

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