Yesterday afternoon two friends and myself when to RSPB Minsmere to see the murmuration of starlings. What a stunning display they put on, it lasted from about 5.15 until dusk at 6.00. Well worth standing in -5 for a hour.
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Worth braving the cold for that! Total WOW! 
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Amazing…that is something I would really love to see in real life 
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Absolutely stunning. This is one thing that I would really love to see, as well as the northern lights.
Lucky lucky you 
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Wow!!! This is on my “must see one day” list!!!
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Wow, yes I must see this too one day.
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Gorgeous! I wish we could post videos on here…
I saw this in Brighton last autumn when I still lived there
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Those photos look amazing! I’ve seen this myself but not as many birds as those in the photos.
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Wow I’d really like to see that! Lucky you!
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These photos are awesome. There is a massive murmuration of starlings in Leek at the mo. They have been roosting in the park at night after a couple of hours of flying about together. There must be thousands of them. The noise they make once they settle in the trees is incredible, they are so load. The sound of bird chatter is very eerie when it’s totally dark. I must say they make a very smelly mess too. The cars in the area all look like they have measles with all of the mucky splatters on them and the ground is so thick with droppings that you can feel your feet slipping in it as you walk. It really stinks too. It’s fascinating to watch them making shapes in the sky and trying to guess what shape they are trying to emulate. I have a great view of them from my bathroom window, where I can watch without been pooed on 
. They have been here for weeks now.
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I saw that once before but I didn’t know what it was. It all happened so fast and I was caught off guard. Well, I know now! That does look awesome!
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Thank you all for your lovely comments. So glad we dared to brave the cold, and it was just so so cold even though we all had so many layers on we resembled Michelin men.
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Wow…amazing 
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That must be quite incredible to witness ?! lovely !
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How amazing, saw a massive row of starlings sat on old GP wires a few years ago just glistering in the the sunshine, it was an amazing sight. I love them!!
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Fantastic pictures and an awesome sight (in the genuine sense of the word!). I’ve only ever seen this on television - would love to see it in real life.
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Fabulous photos - thank you for posting them! Something I intend to see in person at some point soon.
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I forgot I’d put a short video of it on my Instagram if anyone wants to see it: