Amazing Murmuration. For Bird Lovers. Watch till the end. Narrowboat life -Episode 117

[@davidbailey6563]

Wasn't that just something indeed! Amazing, almost surreal footage and the music was just right. Thanks for posting.

[@Nanaknows67]

The murmuration was amazing. Thank you for sharing.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jamesb726]

Rich & Fran, You two are doing a wonderful thing, recording your life on the canal. Just the right blend of Narrowboat and beautiful English countryside. This episode is especially wondrous, with all of Mother Nature on display.

[@TrevorHilton-t1h]

Excellent footage. Love a good murmuration.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

It was an amazing sight and we haven't seen anything like it since. Glad you enjoyed it

[@alysonmcmahon823]

Wow ! Just Wow ! Thankyou so much for taking the time to film the starling murmuration for us x Reminiscent of whales swimming in the ocean at more than one point they were . Just amazing x

[@FloatingOurBoat]

It was a wonderful experience. We are hoping to see it again this year

[@kristenmclean2792]

Thanks so much for taking us along on this one. So amazing. #grateful.

[@garyleroy6999]

What Anne said was spot on. Thanks a million 👏

[@thecanucklehead7351]

Thanks for the patience and perseverance that allowed us to share in the murmuration. Stay safe guys.

[@barriegoddard4157]

Absolutely fabulous, well worth your patience for a wonderful display. Very surprising how long it lasted.

[@robertaphillip2084]

Wow! Simply breathtaking! I am in awe at the power of the universe. Thanks for sharing this!

[@diannedutton6127]

Why is someone falling 🤣!? I laughed so hard. The starlings!!

[@hillmac376]

And I used to think the Red Arrows were spectacular. Those birds were certainly something else.

[@lesleytagovailoa2256]

The murmuration was awesome, never seen it before ever.. the music was perfect also. I have never heard a robin sing either. Thanks for sharing

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Glad you enjoyed it, the robin song is beautiful. x

[@pameladwyer2244]

Hi, Fran and Rich! Thank you for patiently filming the aerial display, so we can all enjoy nature’s beauty together! It was -9 C yesterday (-17 C with wind chill) here in Ontario when I watched this vlog yesterday. My walk was much shorter than yours! It’s heartening to see signs of your earlier spring with the sprouts of wild garlic! Spring is my favourite season, with all the new growth. I have made your vegetarian fritters twice now, and they’re a hit in our house. So lovely to see your faces, and hear your voices! Stay well!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you. So glad you are enjoying the videos...and the fritters!

[@marilynsullivan4361]

Thank you so much for sharing the beautiful murmuration!

[@carlbradley5260]

I was thrilled by the Nuthatch !! Amazed by the murmuration. Thanks both for caring enough to share that with us. Cheers, Carl.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@fourtwosandalf149]

In all this chaos we are experiencing it is amazing that Mother Nature still puts on a show to make your day feel a little better. Great video once again. Stay safe. :-)

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Absolutely!

[@edwardsmith3944]

We really enjoyed that, thank you for taking the time to do that for us. Take care XX

[@FloatingOurBoat]

You're welcome

[@RichardVobes]

Lovely!

[@glendaherrick6335]

So very beautiful. I’ve shared this with my family and we all love it. Thank you for taking us all along:)

[@FloatingOurBoat]

You are so welcome!

[@dedestephens4229]

Absolutely beautiful murmuration! Thank you

[@FloatingOurBoat]

It was an absolute pleasure to watch

[@alanskilton9624]

Fantastic even the falling down moment which was hysterical, glad nothing got damaged !! Thank you so much for taking the time go and see it and record it for us. Stay safe.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Nothing was damaged but pride 🤣

[@sheilabutcher776]

Starlings version on The Northern Lights. 😍

[@peterwyndham5352]

I was just thinking that too! Spectacular

[@jules7239]

That was so beautiful, thank you! 👏🏻😊

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Our pleasure!

[@lisaforte1575]

What a privileged sight!

[@kelliemarquet5125]

You guys win the internet today!!!! The murmuration was amazing Cheers

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you

[@marionjohansson4235]

Just watching these starlings makes me think back to when I was a very little girl, living in a place called Vumba, in the eastern highlands of southern Rhodesia, I was actually scared half to death, by this roaring whooshing sound overheard, called my mu, and she said, yes those are starlings, they have flown a long way. My child's brain was one big question mark....? Where from and where too? Now I live in the northern hemisphere, and we have murmerations in Tønder, haven't made it yet. But.... a couple of weekends ago, I got caught with my daughter and son in law, by a great roaring noise, which filled my heart with joy, my son in law was completely bowled over he had never heard it before. It's scary and elating . Right in my neighborhood. 😍Bless you both for this memory.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

That is wonderful, the same phenomenon happening in places so far away. We haven't seen one as spectacular as this since. It is a moving experience. Thank you for sharing

[@downhilltwofour0082]

The word, "incredible" does describe this video too. Breathtaking!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you

[@bumblebee-mygt867]

Thank you for taking the time to record this .

[@botheredwithknots-Sandra]

That was absolutely amazing!! It even got the attention of one of our cats. 😁 She watched and even went right up to the TV! 🙀 Thanks so much for sharing. It was so beautiful.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Glad you liked it!!

[@princebuster93]

100% proof of Gods creation, absolutely beautiful, God is amazing 🙂❤️🕊️🦜🦅🐥🐦

[@davidallen3914]

That murmuration was something else, thanks you for spending so long videoing it and sharing with us, we all need something to lift our spirits at the moment and that certainly lifted mine. Take care and thanks again.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jacquijoy7314]

Thanks for the good vlog this week. Those birds were absolutely brilliant. Well done with the patience in filming them. Amazing & wonderful nature is. Keep warm, dry & safe. Jacqui XX

[@davewhiteley2483]

And this is why we love this life 👍👍

[@FloatingOurBoat]

So true

[@colincox1whichnet]

Brilliant, thank you for your tenacity , skills, time and dedication.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Many thanks!

[@deborahingles9392]

The murmuration was spectactular and words cannot express their brilliance.... thank you stay safe & warm cheers Debz from Oz

[@FloatingOurBoat]

You too!

[@jamesfoley6555]

Thank you, that was brilliant 🙏✝️🕊🇨🇦🙏

[@lesleytagovailoa2256]

Brilliant footage of the lovely birds 🦅 thank you.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Many thanks

[@Kenneth194]

Wow. My wife and I recently discovered the channel and have been binging episode by episode. We so enjoy your walks and commentary and to do the arm chair travelling in a country that because of age and health we will never visit. With kind regards from Tasmania.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you so much for watching our travels x

[@annewhite8465]

Thanks Rich for this wonderful vlog, and thank you Mother Nature for providing we mortals with such breathtaking beauty. Thanks Fran for you reverence of Mother Nature and all her bounty. And thanks Jess and Archie for your unabashed joy in your surroundings. Lucky, lucky dogs.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

So nice of you

[@BarneyLeith]

Utterly stunning! Thank you so much for capturing the murmuration on camera.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Our pleasure!

[@andyrbush]

Love the little plants braving the cold to push their way up out of the ground. And of course the starlings, really something.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

It was very uplifting, glad you enjoyed it

[@LynnGT1]

Thank you - that was absolutely wonderful!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@philiphunter8960]

I used to park my truck at Gretna Green just so I could watch this spectacle the noise their wings make is incredible but the flight patterns is just mesmerising, nature at it's best.

[@myhillslife27]

Thankyou for sharing, just stunning you two! 🥰

[@paulbearman4653]

Well done for promoting the big garden birdwatch. Great vlog, thank you.

[@RandDWinNorthIdaho]

That was beautiful. The backdrop of the sky and clouds...... MARVELOUS

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Glad you liked it

[@georgemanley8247]

I have heard of the murmurations of starlings, but seeing it is almost beyond belief. Thanks for enduring the cold and wet to capture it. I also enjoyed the world turning as Rich slipped and fell. And the laugh that it produced from each of you, life has its ups and downs but our sense of humor is what gets us through it all.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you, Rich actually managed to stay on his feet just about. It was a funny moment

[@smev4341]

That was amazing guy’s. And you know why I will sleep tonight? Because that was better than a mug of coco. Absolutely wonderful. Thanks.

[@victoriawillis6647]

Oh goodness..........so so beautiful. Bless you for taking the time to capture and share with us xx

[@FloatingOurBoat]

You are so welcome

[@JCDiamond]

The murmuration was amazing. I have seen them before but NEVER on that scale! Absolutely mesmerizing. I wish I could have seen in it person. Thank you for taking me along!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

So glad you liked it

[@ladyhawke1357]

That was a magnificent sight. Thank you for sharing.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

You're welcome

[@borderreiver90]

An incredible sight to see...just amazing how they fly into patterns.....

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Couldn't agree more!

[@valeriebaxter2354]

The murmuration + music is spot on, thanks for sharing. x.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

You're very welcome

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Absolutely hypnotic and great music choice 👏

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks guys x

[@kathyg7916]

Stunning, absolutely stunning. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful scene with us.

[@caroledrury1411]

Wow incredible music to go with it!

[@veronicamoss2597]

I thought you were doing really arty upside-down shots...till I saw her looking down at the camera! BEAUTIFUL walk.. BEAUTIFUL Birds. Amazing!

[@890zg]

joy pure joy ... thanks for sharing ...take care Goran

[@FloatingOurBoat]

You are so welcome

[@michaelchartres]

The natural world is something we must preserve. There is so much beauty until man comes along with wind turbines, power pylons, motorways and all the other things we can no longer live without. Is it really "progress"? Great video, thanks for sharing, take care stay safe and regards Michael

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Very true

[@lisahodge5971]

That is the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen! At first I thought, I’d love to be standing under them. But on second thought, maybe with a clear umbrella. Thank you so much for sharing! It’s beautiful!!

[@veesimmons2464]

Wow...so other-worldly and beautiful. Thank you for capturing and sharing it with us.

[@Lynnefromlyn]

Wow! Amazing! Thanks so much for posting this marvel!

[@kayreed9127]

Magical! One of the many beautiful gifts of nature! Captured so beautifully! Thank you!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bonnietigner4207]

Well, that was a first for this 78 year old lady! Loved it! Thank you for all you put in to get this for us! We really appreciate it. Just gorgeous! Bonnie

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Wow, thank you!

[@floatingfreedom6091]

As an avid birdwatchers and fan of all things feathery . Love this!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Glad you liked it

[@spadaspares]

Outside of where I used to work, you could see the swarm of Starlings over the estuary, and they blacked out the sky. We are all blessed in seeing this great spectacle of nature. Great film.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Amazing

[@jennbroc4660]

That was an amazing display, thank you for sharing that. The weather looks cold, but it is nice to see you enjoying the freedom and the countryside. Take care keep warm.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@johnharrison6584]

Hello you 2. Robson Green is walking Hadrian's wall ch 5 . Iv watched all your blogs on TV and always tick n ring the bell. Richard you should make a little 2 wheel trolley with pneumatic tyres and balance the wait of your camping tackle over the wheels. You know it makes sense. Your not spring chicken's any more. Always look forward to watching your blogs. Looking forward to see the new boat.. john n bev. Boat jack sparrow sawley marina. Stay safe.🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you John. You know what I'm going to say don't you. We are going to watch Robson Green, but there is no way Rich will be making himself a trolley, not just yet anyway x

[@kimcorreale4067]

Wow, the birds really put on quite a show. Love it when I see it in person, but I've never seen such a huge flock, how lucky you were

[@FloatingOurBoat]

We have seen this a few times, but nothing as big as this one

[@Teresafromtheyarnshop]

Just watched this with my granddaughter and she loved it as much as I did.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

That's wonderful

[@jonbarker8764]

Great bit of film good on you for sticking with it!

[@beautifully_wonderfullymade]

Stunning brought tears to my eyes. Just absolutely amazing. Thank you for braving the cold as I go about my days in Hot and wet Sydney, Australia.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Our pleasure!

[@dawndietz4654]

This was an amazing spectacle of nature! Thank you so much for sharing it with me❤️❤️. Breathtaking 💕

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@katherinekinnaird4408]

Thank you for filming the birds. Its spectacular.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Our pleasure!

[@lisasmith2065]

Wat a beautiful and elegant numeration. Thank you for that. You two are wonderful

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you so much!

[@annajeram9251]

Wow, just wow...what an incredible sight, thank you for filming it! 🤩

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jenniferschnieder6316]

Awesome! We enjoy your journey. Jerry & Jennifer Peoria Arizona

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you for watching

[@Cameramancan]

Astonishing....thank you for sharing this magnificent display!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

You're welcome

[@AndyBilham]

How stunning was that!? Thank you so much for your perseverance in capturing this moment to share with us all. I'm just a little jealous right now xx

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@peterpearce2011]

Breath taking of the Starling loved it. Also like the walk thought the woods. Stay safe keep the video coming.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks, will do!

[@marksadventures3889]

So cool isn't it. Nature rocks. Get twitching! Bit Squelchie there pals. The thaw is on it's way. We'll all be out soon. Thanks for posting, that was indeed "something" - stay safe you two x (Ducks flying by :- "Show offs!" ..lol)

[@dhcrasher1]

That was Fabulous ! Absolutely awesome, thank you sooo much 😃 Suzy x

[@FloatingOurBoat]

You're welcome

[@sarkybugger5009]

Hi guys! Those were some great shots of the nuthatch and robin, Rich. Nicely done. As for the starlings, truly one of the world's greatest natural spectacles. I've been lucky enough to see them quite often, but I will always stop and stare. Beautiful! Take care. All the best.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

We have still been going back to see the starlings again, such a treat and we really see nuthatches now. There is still some good in the world

[@LesaLesa123]

One of my bucket list things to see is a murmuration... I can’t imaging how special it is. Thanks for the video. More weaving!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Aah, maybe

[@eirishemd]

Awesome vlog! The birds look like rhythmic gymnasts. Thanks so much

[@FloatingOurBoat]

They are!

[@emmabradbury-jones9505]

Wow, just fantastic! Isn't nature beautiful. Thank you so much for filming this, it was incredible to watch. Stay safe and well both xx

[@FloatingOurBoat]

It is amazing

[@stevesrepairs3815]

Thanks for another great vlog and reminding us that spring is just around the corner with everything starting to grow again. The footage of the Starling murmuration fantastic. Take care and all the best. Stevie

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you! You too!

[@MRossDouglas]

Lovely. Just lovely. All of it. Thank you.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Many thanks!

[@sharondam.5595]

The Mouse is in the House! wink *wink!*. Absolutely gorgeous-Fran, you are very talented! Many, many thanks

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Hooray. Im glad he found his way home. Xx

[@borderreiver3288]

The patterns they create are just amazing.....

[@FloatingOurBoat]

They are stunning

[@steveallen5087]

WOW!! The gymnastic demonstration was unexpected but quite enthusiastically done!! I really enjoyed the view of the trees above! They were whirling around and then they stopped. I’m glad you are alright and were able to capture the scene. BUT the choreography of the music to match the murmuration of the starlings was tremendous! Watching the birds fly in such synchronization, I wonder if they are just giving praise for the beautiful clouds above them. Such a glorious experience, really enjoyed your choices of musical accompaniment as well. Great job! Please keep it coming. 🤟

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you Steve. It is one of those sights that really take your breath away. I hope we did it justice

[@denisscott1134]

Hi Fran and Richard 👍 just us 2 Saying hi and thanks for this update 👍 keep safe and say well 👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks you 2

[@johnsullivan2449]

The creative intelligence of nature is inspiring and extraordinary. Thanks for sharing 👌😀👍🇦🇺

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Absolutely John and it is all around us as your photogrsphs show.

[@johnsullivan2449]

Floating Our Boat thank you 🙏🏻 stay safe and keep well.

[@clairewilmot2534]

Stunning !!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you!!

[@KevDYAD]

Kudos for being able to say "phenomenon"

[@mollysmomndad2]

Absolutely amazing. A heavenly orchestrated ballet! I live in Florida. A few weeks ago while I was by a friend's house, we saw this display of birds. I don't what variety of birds they were, but it is a sight to behold. I did not know what it is called...but now I do! Thank you.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Nature is truly wonderful

[@lindastickney3216]

Thank you so much for sharing. We have murmurations here in Florida in the winter, but nothing that compares with this. You are so lucky to live in nature as you do.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

We are

[@aliciaking2464]

Well that’s more than a flock of seagulls ,🙀quite magical and absolutely incredible,thank u so much for showing and sharing, yeah real bonus to c u guys in between..👏🏻,🕊

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Many thanks

[@TheSimong69]

oooh my.. that takes me back to my childhood.... great vlog guys. xxxxx

[@lizdavila9138]

Your choice of music was wonderful it fit so well