Starlings are generally considered nasty, aggressive black birds. During spring and fall migration they often assemble into good-sized flocks marauding peaceful neighborhoods looking to cause trouble. When they invade your yard, they drive away the pretty birds, take over and devour all the seed in the bird feeder.
A flock of Starlings seems almost sinister. The mere glimpse of a flock can ruin your whole day.
Can you imagine a “Murmuration” of Starlings? – that is the term for a really large collection of Starlings.
Watch the video in this link. The real action start about half-way thru. The still photos are amazing as well.
I think you will agree that a Murmuration is more than a large flock.
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