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Jan 05, 2020 12:15 | #1

The Starling emanation! somewhere in the region of 50k plus Starlings begin to gather in this remarkable natural event. Taking place at Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, which straddles both rail and major road networks.

At around 16:00hrs small groups of Starlings begin to merge with others in flight. As if magnetised together the group takes shape. Within minutes the mass resembles a swarm like ball, which continually morphs shape as if acting as one. This whale procession begins to swirl around the sky and Mexican wave as it pitches and rolls.

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Jan 05, 2020 12:53 | #2

Brilliant.
They're fascinating to watch. Just been looking at some others online then find yours.
Thanks for posting

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Jan 05, 2020 14:43 | #3

I also shot some footage, only had my iPhone 7+ with me at the time.

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Jan 05, 2020 14:48 as a reply to @ Shuttershare's post | #4

Very nice.
The ending really shows them swarmed together beautifully.
Fascinating to watch, thanks for posting

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Jan 05, 2020 14:49 as a reply to @ avondale87's post | #5

The experience being there is breath taking. Thanks you for your appreciation :-)

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Jan 12, 2020 14:13 | #7

New location, shot these today during golden hour.

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