A Murmuration of Starlings
Starlings and Aberystwyth Pier
It was a lovely day on Saturday so we decided to head into Aber and take a walk through the castle and along the prom. I’m glad we did as we were treated to a pretty spectacular display as a huge flock of Starlings came to roost under the pier.
There were plenty of people out watching them and taking photos, so I thought I’d better join them and take some of my own!
It also gives me an excuse to use the proper collective noun for a starlings - a MURMURATION, which is a perfect name for them!
Sunset. Castle Rocks, Aberystwyth
Murmuration of Starlings, Aberystwyth
Starlings at Aberystwyth Pier
Sunset, Aberystwyth Pier
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December 2, 2008 @ 9:20 am
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