We have had some fantastic displays on our Soup and Starling events this year and the one a couple of weeks ago was no exception as Brian Clasper's photos show.
What has made these recent murmurations so good has been the density of the flocks, not just the numbers - although 20,000 is the estimate. Coupled to this has been the presence of raptors - Sparrowhawk and Peregrine Falcons which have enlivened the display!
Brian also took these photos recently which show just what else we have to offer.
Glossy Ibis
Long-tailed Duck
And our frequently seen Fox.
Peter
p.s. the delay in getting this blog out has been because a couple of us have been over at RSPB Haweswater helping build a sheep pen. Half of the sheep you see on our reserve belong to Haweswater - they keep them off the fells in winter to let their grass recover - and will go back in time for lambing.