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Murmuration Collection

Witnessing a murmuration is like stepping into a magical realm where nature's choreography takes center stage

Background imageMurmuration Collection: Starling Murmuration at Brightons West Pier in England

Starling Murmuration at Brightons West Pier in England
Murmuration over the ruins of Brightons West Pier on the south coast of England. Aerial acrobatics of a flock of starlings over the pier at sunset

Background imageMurmuration Collection: Starling murmuration, hundreds of thousands of starlings (Sturnus vulgaris)

Starling murmuration, hundreds of thousands of starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) gather in the skies near their night time roost. Gretna Green, Scotland, January

Background imageMurmuration Collection: Murmuration of starling on Anglesey

Murmuration of starling on Anglesey
Starlings at sunset

Background imageMurmuration Collection: Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration, flock pursued by Peregrine falcon

Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration, flock pursued by Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) before landing at winter roost. The Netherlands. February 2020

Background imageMurmuration Collection: Starling murmuration above Brighton West Pier, East Sussex, England

Starling murmuration above Brighton West Pier, East Sussex, England

Background imageMurmuration Collection: Murmuration of Common starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) with Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus)

Murmuration of Common starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) with Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) hunting them, The Netherlands, November

Background imageMurmuration Collection: Pelicans fly above dredging equipment at St. Augustine Beach in Florida

Pelicans fly above dredging equipment at St. Augustine Beach in Florida
A flock of Pelicans fly above dredging equipment at St. Augustine Beach along the Atlantic Coast of Florida, U.S. January 26, 2018. Picture taken January 26, 2018

Background imageMurmuration Collection: Starling dance

Starling dance
Ruben Ramos

Background imageMurmuration Collection: Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration at sunset, West Pier, Brighton, England, UK

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration at sunset, West Pier, Brighton, England, UK

Background imageMurmuration Collection: Slokop

Slokop
Franke de Jong

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Starlings - flock /murmuration flying at twilight in autumn, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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Starlings - flock /murmuration flying at twilight in autumn, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imageMurmuration Collection: Colonies of rooks fly above Harlech Castle, north Wales

Colonies of rooks fly above Harlech Castle, north Wales, before roosting for the night Date: 2019

Background imageMurmuration Collection: Murmuration over the ruins of Brightons West Pier

Murmuration over the ruins of Brightons West Pier on the south coast of England. A flock of starlings swoops in a unified mass over the pier at sunset

Background imageMurmuration Collection: A murmuration of starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) coming in to roost at Shapwick

A murmuration of starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) coming in to roost at Shapwick, Somerset Levels, Somerset, England, UK

Background imageMurmuration Collection: Migrating starlings are seen as they rest on a fence before murmuration in the sky near

Migrating starlings are seen as they rest on a fence before murmuration in the sky near the village of Beit Kama in southern Israel January 16, 2018. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun

Background imageMurmuration Collection: Birds fly in formation across the sky near the beach in Tuxpan

Birds fly in formation across the sky near the beach in Tuxpan, Mexico February 21, 2018. Picture taken February 21, 2018. REUTERS/Henry Romero

Background imageMurmuration Collection: A murmuration of Migrating starlings can be seen across the sky the southern Israel

A murmuration of Migrating starlings can be seen across the sky the southern Israel
A murmuration of migrating starlings is seen across the sky in southern Israel December 31, 2015. Picture taken December 31, 2015. REUTERS/Amir Cohen TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Background imageMurmuration Collection: A flock of starlings flies over Lake Leman on an autumn morning in the Lavaux near

A flock of starlings flies over Lake Leman on an autumn morning in the Lavaux near Grandvaux, Switzerland October 20, 2016. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Background imageMurmuration Collection: A seagull flies over a lake on a sunny autumn day in Tervuren

A seagull flies over a lake on a sunny autumn day in Tervuren, near Brussels, Belgium November 12, 2019. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir

Background imageMurmuration Collection: Ducks swim in Svisloch river in Minsk

Ducks swim in Svisloch river in Minsk, Belarus November 26, 2019. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

Background imageMurmuration Collection: Seagulls fly against strong wind in Nice

Seagulls fly against strong wind in Nice
Seagulls fly against a strong wind in Nice as storms and heavy rain lashed through southern France, November 14, 2019. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard

Background imageMurmuration Collection: Thousands of starlings fly in a murmuration as they return to roost at dusk near Ely in

Thousands of starlings fly in a murmuration as they return to roost at dusk near Ely in Cambridgeshire, Britain December 24, 2018. REUTERS/Hannah McKay TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Background imageMurmuration Collection: A murmuration of migrating starlings is seen across the sky near the city of Beer Sheva

A murmuration of migrating starlings is seen across the sky near the city of Beer Sheva, southern Israel December 26, 2016. REUTERS/Baz Ratner TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Background imageMurmuration Collection: A woman feeds a Parakeet in Hyde Park during autumnal weather in London

A woman feeds a Parakeet in Hyde Park during autumnal weather in London, Britain, November 23, 2019. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

Background imageMurmuration Collection: Roseate Spoonbills are seen on the shores of the Paraguay River, in Ita Enramada

Roseate Spoonbills are seen on the shores of the Paraguay River, in Ita Enramada, Paraguay November 23, 2019. REUTERS/Jorge Adorno

Background imageMurmuration Collection: Great tit sits on a tree on the outskirts of Minsk

Great tit sits on a tree on the outskirts of Minsk
A great tit sits on a tree on the outskirts of Minsk, Belarus November 22, 2019. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

Background imageMurmuration Collection: Egrets are seen next to a discarded tire on the shores of the Paraguay River

Egrets are seen next to a discarded tire on the shores of the Paraguay River, in Ita Enramada, Paraguay November 23, 2019. REUTERS/Jorge Adorno

Background imageMurmuration Collection: Migrating starlings fly in formation across the sky near the southern Israeli town of

Migrating starlings fly in formation across the sky near the southern Israeli town of Rahat February 2, 2015. The phenomenon known murmuration is most common during the winter months

Background imageMurmuration Collection: Thousands of starlings fly over marshes as they return to roost at dusk near Glastonbury

Thousands of starlings fly over marshes as they return to roost at dusk near Glastonbury in Somerset, south west England, January 14, 2015

Background imageMurmuration Collection: A murmuration of starlings is seen across the sky near the town of Gretna Green, Scotland

A murmuration of starlings is seen across the sky near the town of Gretna Green, Scotland, Britain November 4, 2019. REUTERS/Phil Noble

Background imageMurmuration Collection: A murmuration of of Starlings fly at dusk over the Piermont Marsh along the Hudson River

A murmuration of of Starlings fly at dusk over the Piermont Marsh along the Hudson River in Piermont, New York, U.S. November 21, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Segar

Background imageMurmuration Collection: Common starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) large murmuration gathering before landing at winter roost

Common starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) large murmuration gathering before landing at winter roost, The Netherlands. Vogelwarte Photo Competition 2022 - Emotion category - Finalist

Background imageMurmuration Collection: Snow geese flying. Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico Date: 01-01-2000

Snow geese flying. Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico Date: 01-01-2000

Background imageMurmuration Collection: Painting effect on snow geese flying. Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

Painting effect on snow geese flying. Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico Date: 01-01-2000

Background imageMurmuration Collection: Sandhill cranes standing in pond. Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

Sandhill cranes standing in pond. Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico Date: 01-01-2000

Background imageMurmuration Collection: Sandhill crane flying. Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico Date: 01-01-2000

Sandhill crane flying. Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico Date: 01-01-2000

Background imageMurmuration Collection: Large murmuration of female and juvenile red-winged blackbirds

Large murmuration of female and juvenile red-winged blackbirds. Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico

Background imageMurmuration Collection: Sandhill crane flying. Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico

Sandhill crane flying. Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico

Background imageMurmuration Collection: Snow goose flying. Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico

Snow goose flying. Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico

Background imageMurmuration Collection: Red-winged blackbird flock silhouetted in front of giant sun ball

Red-winged blackbird flock silhouetted in front of giant sun ball. Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico

Background imageMurmuration Collection: Snow geese flying. Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico

Snow geese flying. Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico

Background imageMurmuration Collection: Painting effect on snow geese flying. Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico

Painting effect on snow geese flying. Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico

Background imageMurmuration Collection: Sandhill cranes standing in pond. Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico

Sandhill cranes standing in pond. Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico

Background imageMurmuration Collection: Sandhill crane flying. Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico

Sandhill crane flying. Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico

Background imageMurmuration Collection: Snow goose flying. Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico

Snow goose flying. Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico

Background imageMurmuration Collection: Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration in between high voltage powerlines

Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration in between high voltage powerlines and electricity pylons, The Netherlands, Europe. February

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Starlings - flock /murmuration flying at twilight in autumn, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19



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Witnessing a murmuration is like stepping into a magical realm where nature's choreography takes center stage. In England, at Brighton's West Pier, the sky becomes a canvas as starlings gracefully dance in perfect synchrony. Their mesmerizing display captivates onlookers, leaving them in awe of this extraordinary phenomenon. On Anglesey, another enchanting murmuration unfolds before our eyes. Hundreds of thousands of starlings come together to form an intricate tapestry across the horizon. Their elegant movements create patterns that seem almost too perfect to be real. The sheer number of starlings involved in these murmurations is staggering. Flocks stretch as far as the eye can see, painting the sky with their ebony feathers and creating an ethereal spectacle above Brighton's West Pier in East Sussex. But amidst this breathtaking beauty lies danger. A Peregrine falcon pursues the flock with unmatched speed and precision, adding an element of suspense to this natural ballet. The common starlings navigate through the air with agility and grace while evading their predator's relentless pursuit. In Florida, pelicans take flight above dredging equipment at St. Augustine Beach, showcasing their own unique aerial performance against an industrial backdrop. Even amidst human intervention, nature finds its way to amaze us with its resilience and adaptability. Each movement within a murmuration seems orchestrated by unseen hands - a symphony conducted by Mother Nature herself, and is a dance that symbolizes unity and harmony among these winged creatures; they move as one entity despite being individual beings. As we witness this grand spectacle unfold before us, it serves as a reminder that every ending brings forth new beginnings - just like each sunset marks not only the end of day but also promises another dawn filled with possibilities. These moments are captured forever through lenses focused on preserving such natural wonders for generations to come: 20160314_194838_0186 and 20160314_192937_0032.