A Murmuration
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (189793)
Boise, Idaho
February 12, 2025 4:51pm CST
Have you heard of these? A dance of starlings is called a murmuration. It is a spectacular sight. Thousands of starlings fly in a synchronized pattern. The collective flapping of their wings sounds like a rustling waterfall as they swirl and swoop and twist across the sky, the groups grow larger and move in unison.
Experts think they might do this to protect themselves from predators and to keep warm. This happens in the winter months.
Enjoy the scenic beauty of this phenomenon at the YouTube URL below:
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@Deepizzaguy (122067)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Feb 25
An amazing view of the dance of starlings in the You Tube video.
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
13 Feb 25
No, they have a sense that helps them.
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@BarBaraPrz (51811)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
13 Feb 25
Yup, I've heard a murmur to that effect... 
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@Orson_Kart (8250)
• United Kingdom
12 Feb 25
We have these happening around here. They’re great to watch!
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
13 Feb 25
We have great amounts of geese that go over. That is quite a sight to behold.
@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
13 Feb 25
It has always fascinated me a lot.
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