Somerset Starling Murmurations | Bristol Nature Channel

[@maussie9462]

I was lucky to witness this last night sitting outside at sunset on the Somerset levels! Absolutely spectacular ❤

[@WyeExplorer]

Drew me in every step of the way. Not only a visual delight but the commentary was stimulating also. Is it possible that their coming together is sonic as well as visual. Whatever the reality I can see why it put a smile on your face. All the best. Mark

[@treasuredcinematics5501]

this should be on TV!

[@BristolNatureChannel]

Treasured Cinematics thank you! the birds were beautiful to film! if you liked this one do check out the others 😊

[@lw3646]

Ham Wall is a great site for birdwatching, along with Slimbridge. If you're lucky you might see or hear a bittern in the reeds.

[@BristolNatureChannel]

L W I was talking to the RSPB volunteers there for ages about how the Starlings steal the spotlight at Hamwall and the Bitterns are always forgotten about. I didn't see or hear them when I was there but one day I'd like to make a film about them.. They're beautiful creatures!

[@photoadventures]

Very cool! I spent my early years in Dorset Somerset, Had to look it up on google maps but Yetminster my home town is just a little south! Brings back some great memories with the snippets of rolling fields and green hills. Starlings here in Canada are considered to be a pest/Invasive species Its interesting that their population is declining in Britain to the point of being put on the at risk list.

[@BristolNatureChannel]

Michael Rowlandson did you know, Starlings were introduced to Newyork by a Shakespeare enthusiasts who wanted to share all the Wildlife in Shakespeare's works with everyone. From there they spread all the way to Canada causing loads of damage!

[@photoadventures]

That's super ironic that something so beautiful such as Shakespeare could create so much destruction lol. Going to be watching some more video's tonight!