For everyone who doesn't follow us on Twitter or Facebook....
Unfortunately, it still isn't good news on the starling front! The birds seems to have completely deserted us now, with only a handful flying over the site each evening and apparently not roosting on site at all. The reason for this is completely unknown and mimics what they did last year in the middle of December after good numbers had built up earlier in the winter. Our numbers peaked at about 25,000 birds before they disappeared early last week - a respectable number, but a huge shame that they have gone.
It is still early in the season though, so fingers crossed they may return. We will be sure to update everyone as and when the situation changes.