Charlotte Varela. Charlotte is one of our Marketing Officers; raising awareness of LWT, our stunning reserves and your amazing local wildlife. But what are they, and why do these hypnotic gatherings form? What is a murmuration of starlings? Why do starling murmurations form?
When is the best time to see a starling murmuration? Species Starling The starling is a familiar garden visitor that has a beautiful purple-and-green sheen to its black feathers. Winter wildlife Some say winter is lifeless. Support us From making a donation to becoming a member, you can help to keep our region wild. Birds Winter. The decline is believed to be due to the loss of permanent pasture, increased use of farm chemicals and a shortage of food and nesting sites in many parts of the UK.
Spotting a starling murmuration could count as part of your family's Wild Challenge nature wow activity. Martin Harper Blog. How nature can help protect our homes Following the floods this winter, watch how one area is using nature as a natural protector.
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Lytchett Fields The reserve has seen more than thirty species of wading birds. Arne Heathland home to more than species. Get out, get busy and get wild! Fun factoids for all the family Find out more about the nature and wildlife outside your window.
Starling murmurations. A murmuration of starlings is an amazing sight - a swooping mass of thousands of birds whirling in the sky above. What are they? Where can you see them? Murmurations in action Don't just take our word for it, check out this amazing video of a starling murmuration. Share Tweet Email.
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