So what's on tele today then boys.

I was sat outside on my patio last night having a quiet moment to myself when I heard a commotion going on above me. I had to find out what was happening when I spotted these 6 starlings sitting on my neighbours TV Arial.

I then spotted what was annoying them, high above the starlings was a hawk, of some sort, soaring in circles to gain height, these birds were not going to risk taking to the wing and were keeping a careful eye on it.

All I could think of was the film by Alfred Hitchcock called "The Birds". Unfortunately I didn't manage to get the hawk on camera, this time.

Best viewed with the magnify button above the pic.

[Graham Thresher]

Love the detail in the starlings and enhanced by the deep blue sky. Fav

[Pat Coyle]

I am thinking of sending one "old bird" I know to a nursing home ;-)

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@thresheg Thanks Graham, pleased with this capture.

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@patcoyle Look hear Pat, this old Magpie can get into a big flap.

[John]

Quite an interesting composition. Aren't starlings supposed to be the fastest flying birds?

[Connie]

Very cool capture, Heather. Between the 6 of them, they were certainly keeping watch in all directions, weren't they!

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@congaree Thanks John, I think Swifts are the fastest, hence they are called swifts.

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@connie865 Thanks Connie, oh yes they were concerned.

[Susan Golding]

Brilliant capture, they are all on the lookout

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@windridge Thanks Susan, I think they were a little nervous.

[Glenn Mostert]

It is so nice of you to put that bird perch up for the birds! If you were smart you could use it as a tv antenna! Lovely shot Heather!

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@gmost Fortunately Glenn it was my neighbours TV Ariel, I'm more modern and have a dish. They were out but I bet their picture might have moved. Thanks Glenn.

[Marilyn]

The detail is so sharp! Nice:-)

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@stormi40 Thanks Marilyn.

[Claire]

They look so aware, great shot

[Lin]

Colors are beautiful....love this!

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@linnypinny Thanks Lin, I found these Starlings beautiful.. Thank you for following I have reciprocated.