Yes folks, it''s the news that I know a lot of you have been waiting for. Our starlings returned during the middle of the week and have been putting n a great display in the evenings.
As of last night we estimate about 30 000 swirling and twisting over the the reserve before dropping into the reedbed to roost.
Starling murmuration by Matt Parrott
We recommend that you watch the spectacle from the North Wall or North Hide, arriving by 4.15 pm at the latest, The action will continue until it gets too dark to see, at around 5 pm.
Don't forget that the visitor centre closes at 4 pm until Thursday, when we return to summer opening and close at 5 pm. As a result, last orders in the cafe this week is still 3.45 pm, so arrive early if you want to fuel up before heading out!
Don't leave it too long, as the starlings have already attracted the attention of marsh harriers and peregrines so they may decide to move on again after just a few weeks.
Happy murmurating!