What is a Starling Murmuration and why do they form?
Winter brings with it one of nature’s true spectacles: starling murmurations. But what is a starling murmuration, and why do these hypnotic gatherings form?
Winter brings with it one of nature’s true spectacles: starling murmurations. But what is a starling murmuration, and why do these hypnotic gatherings form?
Spring is just around the corner. Meteorological spring does start on the 1st March, so what should we be looking for?
Curlew and Oystercatcher move in along with a sizable Siskin flock.
We are off to a fine start with Bittern present, two Willow Tit reported, over wintering Green Sandpiper and an impressive Starling murmuration.
Starlings are increasing, wildfowl are whistling, reserve staff and vols making habitat improvements and the Belted Kingfisher is being elusive.
The Belted Kingfisher is back! Of course it obviously hadn't gone away..
Huge news of Belted Kingfisher on the Ribble, winter thrush arrivals and more wildfowl interest.
Strong winds and rain have been a feature of the last week or so at Brockholes, but there has been lots to see between squalls.
Passage migrants and wildfowl on the move as we enter the peak of autumn migration.