At a distance, starlings look almost black, but when seen more closely, they are quite colourful birds with an attractive mix of green and purple amids their predominantly brown colour.
Starlings are well known for forming murmurations - huge flocks of birds which meet together just before dusk, that twist, turn, swoop and swirl across the sky in beautiful shape-shifting clouds.
Some years ago starlings started to roost under Lendal Bridge in York, and the flock would fly out from below one side of the bridge and up over the bridge and back into the other side, forming a rather impressive arch. The local council soon took action to deter them, and there has been no repeat of their behaviour at the bridge.
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.
These attractive birds can be a nuisance, but to see a mass of them in flight is a remarkable thing.
Ian
They are attractive birds, but it isn't until you look closely that you realise how attractive!
Ian
Thank you both. We seem to have seen quite a few starlings recently.
Ian