tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post4277458321522900038..comments2024-03-29T13:30:52.725+10:00Comments on Birding For Pleasure: Murmuration of Starling (part 1)Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-48516748404418200182013-12-17T22:28:50.529+10:002013-12-17T22:28:50.529+10:00Wow, that's a lot of starlings!Wow, that's a lot of starlings!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249439893293982706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-31009634762909686442013-12-16T03:58:31.123+10:002013-12-16T03:58:31.123+10:00HI Keith Yes I agree. This is haening as people ...HI Keith Yes I agree. This is haening as people are going home from work. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for comment.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-38102301710418018432013-12-16T03:48:49.163+10:002013-12-16T03:48:49.163+10:00One of natures true spectacles Margaret.
Something...One of natures true spectacles Margaret.<br />Something a lot of people could see themselves, if only they opened their eyes. Brilliant.holdingmomentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16455039696354576430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-28183054689980691692013-12-16T00:51:39.221+10:002013-12-16T00:51:39.221+10:00Starlings are beautifully plumage.
It was only dur...Starlings are beautifully plumage.<br />It was only during my stay in England I saw them up close.<br />I send greetings.<br />Lucia♥ Łucja-Maria ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/09485693642479661646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-61740238750142441842013-12-15T18:35:47.120+10:002013-12-15T18:35:47.120+10:00Hi Stewart Glad you have seen one of these in per...Hi Stewart Glad you have seen one of these in person. They are at their best in October and November. Well at least if you came at this ime you would also see the Pale bellied Bent Geese!! Many thanks for comment.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-56629085272766694182013-12-15T18:15:27.036+10:002013-12-15T18:15:27.036+10:00Hi there - its been a very long time since I have ...Hi there - its been a very long time since I have seen one of these big flocks - there used to be a significant roost in the centre of Newcastle. As far as I know the biggest flocks only occur in the winter - so I may have to give up some of my summer to see one!<br /><br />Cheers - Stewart M - MelbourneStewart Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622420206244603688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-2246909165477117132013-12-15T10:10:43.636+10:002013-12-15T10:10:43.636+10:00Yes, we have this here! It is like they are doing ...Yes, we have this here! It is like they are doing a huge dance, a lovely waltz.And now I know how they do it thanks to you. The only things I have been able to think of is they do it to confuse or loose their enemies. They are also much more maneuverable then the big hawks. I love your solo portrait. Our starlings migrated from Europe. They can also be taught to talk.Ginny Hartzlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09329131153403895625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-74197632147672552912013-12-15T04:10:16.855+10:002013-12-15T04:10:16.855+10:00Pure magic.Pure magic.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-34071400496386958372013-12-15T03:47:44.561+10:002013-12-15T03:47:44.561+10:00Margaret, I will look out the video taken at Leigh...Margaret, I will look out the video taken at Leighton Moss. It shows them flying in layers about six feet apart. It does take a raptor or two to make for interesting patterns.<br /><br />They seem to have done well this year.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-65996835126406467462013-12-15T03:32:30.825+10:002013-12-15T03:32:30.825+10:00That is total fascinating.It looks like the birds ...That is total fascinating.It looks like the birds are eager to join this ballet in the sky.Yes,I would most certainly take the time to watch that.even if Starlings are somewhat of a nuisance.Ruth Hieberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11260132564992492524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-53608842362864211082013-12-15T02:33:42.213+10:002013-12-15T02:33:42.213+10:00We see this phenomena fairly often in our area, an...We see this phenomena fairly often in our area, and we always marvel at it. I appreciated the research information that you provided, but it ultimately comes down to "nobody knows," doesn't it? Interesting post.Linda at To Behold The Beautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07419060763634934217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-58104787646225652922013-12-15T02:07:00.461+10:002013-12-15T02:07:00.461+10:00HI Tex. Thanks for comment and glad you enjoyed t...HI Tex. Thanks for comment and glad you enjoyed the video.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-77819097909746834562013-12-15T02:06:11.602+10:002013-12-15T02:06:11.602+10:00HI Judy glad you enjoyed it and thanks for commen...HI Judy glad you enjoyed it and thanks for comment.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-6651874498844662552013-12-15T02:04:26.950+10:002013-12-15T02:04:26.950+10:00HI Anne It was a miracle I was able to video this...HI Anne It was a miracle I was able to video this!! Glad you enjyed seeing it and reading the information also. Thanks for comment.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-69817955363406201602013-12-15T01:57:00.114+10:002013-12-15T01:57:00.114+10:00the shape-shifting ribbons and balls they create a...the shape-shifting ribbons and balls they create are amazing. thanks for sharing this. TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-86348127157134648162013-12-15T01:45:02.998+10:002013-12-15T01:45:02.998+10:00HI Andrea I am glad you enjoyed the video and if ...HI Andrea I am glad you enjoyed the video and if you watch tomorrow’s video, it will answers some of your questions. From a suggestion from a comment I received on google +, of cutting the sound out and playing music, I am in the process of doing this and I think the whole video will be much better then. However tomorrows’ video will have background sound because when the Startling have gone under the bridge to roost, I walked along and tried to record all their chatterings. Thanks for your comment. (I managed to get the music on)Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-67698893752595798832013-12-15T01:23:31.737+10:002013-12-15T01:23:31.737+10:00Wow, wonderful to see. Wow, wonderful to see. Judy https://www.blogger.com/profile/07886053115520735923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-28690158459534725872013-12-15T01:22:51.087+10:002013-12-15T01:22:51.087+10:00You were fortunate to be able to photograph this! ...You were fortunate to be able to photograph this! And thank you such an informative post. I enjoyed seeing and reading about this phenomena.Anne (cornucopia)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18397114017003817397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-65256144099242976122013-12-15T01:12:29.332+10:002013-12-15T01:12:29.332+10:00Mesmerizing, Margaret. I have witnessed this phen...Mesmerizing, Margaret. I have witnessed this phenomena on a much smaller scale. There are so many questions raised by it ... not only how do they do it, but why and how does it end? Do they break up into their own little flocks or do they remain in the big flock without doing the dance. And then if they do dance again what causes it to happen. I love the mysteries of nature. And I also don't feel the need to have all the answers ... I just enjoy. Thank you for sharing this wonderful experience ...<br /><br />Andrea @ From The SolAndrea @ From The Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657271089899579261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-51388915464942430472013-12-15T01:10:31.022+10:002013-12-15T01:10:31.022+10:00HI Betsy Sorry to hear you can't stanad Starl...HI Betsy Sorry to hear you can't stanad Starlings. I can undertadn if they are a nuisancce in your area howe ver I hope you watched this spectical as it is wonderful the wa they whirl round and round. Thanks for your comment.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-26936540718187985072013-12-15T00:59:06.231+10:002013-12-15T00:59:06.231+10:00Hi Margaret, I can't stand Starlings around ...Hi Margaret, I can't stand Starlings around here --but luckily, we never have many. Every once in awhile a huge bunch of them will stop by and eat everything in my bird feeders before moving on. They are pretty birds --but can be such a nuisance. <br /><br />Hope you are having a good week.<br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-4517761762447139572013-12-15T00:30:47.957+10:002013-12-15T00:30:47.957+10:00Yes that is a fantastic sight, i have only seen it...Yes that is a fantastic sight, i have only seen it once...........no camera <br /><br /><br />peterFOREST SNAPPERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04554993027637242244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-23031087351886561382013-12-14T23:50:13.474+10:002013-12-14T23:50:13.474+10:00Yes Ilearned from my Father to pulled and be still...Yes Ilearned from my Father to pulled and be still :-) I/we still pull over, the formation is awesome, in Vancouver BC they'd become a huge problem in the '80's the city set out to discourage them, the same thing happened in the North of France in the early 2000's I do not know if their étourneau population was eventually fixed..these are great shots- Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17458351240865452950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-48644583491058406002013-12-14T23:16:10.432+10:002013-12-14T23:16:10.432+10:00HI EG Glad you enjoyed the video. Since shooting...HI EG Glad you enjoyed the video. Since shooting the film, I have done quite a bit of research on this subject adn it is fascinating what they do adn don't know about the Starlings. Of course, I have only given a little bit of my findings on the blog. Many thanks for your comment.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-86009827938698861552013-12-14T23:11:53.084+10:002013-12-14T23:11:53.084+10:00HI Kenneth Many thanks for your comments. That i...HI Kenneth Many thanks for your comments. That is interesting about the helicopters. I have just remember that years ago we were doing a drama and some workshops which required us to weave in and out of 12 people. At the beginning we were quite far apart but gradually we were able to weave VERY close to one another without speaking or touching. I suppose shoals of fish have the same in built mechanism as the Starlings.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.com