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Starlings Arrive At Gretna Signalling The Start Of Winter (Pictures)

The Huffington Post UK     First Posted: 02/11/11 17:28   Updated: 02/11/11 17:30

A murmuration of starlings turned the sky black above the town of Gretna on Tuesday.

Millions of birds put on a spectacular aerial display before looking for a roost for the night in an annual event that, for the locals, marks the start of winter.

The starlings flock together for protection, and can reach speeds of up to 20mph as they dive and swoop.

See the birds’ spectacular display below:

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A murmuration of starlings turned the sky black above the town of Gretna on Tuesday. Millions of birds put on a spectacular aerial display before looking for a roost for the night in an annual even...
A murmuration of starlings turned the sky black above the town of Gretna on Tuesday. Millions of birds put on a spectacular aerial display before looking for a roost for the night in an annual even...
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yannb
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07:44 on 03/11/2011
reminds me of my youth in Brittany...
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Yorksgal
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04:12 on 03/11/2011
The first slide is amazing, as for the rest once again I can not see them.

I know from previous sightings of Starlings how noisy they are - this lot must have created quite a din.
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