Flocking Starling's

[Jim Ford]

"Flocking Starling's!"

That's what I overheard my neighbour say after they ate a load of elderberries and roosted on a branch overhanging his car - at least, I think that's what he said!

Jim

[andywolves]

Went to Ham Wall/Shapwick Heath (Somerset) on Friday whilst on holiday, probably 10,000 or so at Ham Wall, not uncommon (so I was told!) to see up to a million towards the end of the year! Incidentally, I can recommend a lovely little caravan park high up on a ridge overlooking the Levels if anyone is interested!!
Andy
PS And it's cheap!

[tameblackbirds]

Originally Posted by tcvarlh

Twenty years ago Brum city centre at the Bull ring provided a spectacle. Since the sanitizers desecrated the place you are lucky to see 30 Starlings. Mind if you want wildlife, the council buildings are full of thousands of Rats, Swine and Toads.
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Perhaps Sutton Park, or out towards Water Orton !

to true yes I loved the sound of the starlings as they settled to roost on the buildings in town and I never got hit by one if you know what I mean

We have seen spectacular starling roosts at Radipole Weymouth

[rangersarah2]

If you feel like travelling to Scunthorpe (yeah, I know) you can see them heading to the steelworks. They roost there every night because of the warmth. I'm sure any industry that gives out that type of heat will be a fave for them.

[Sue B]

Andywolves,
Many thank's for info. Would be interested in the caravan, if you would
kindly send me detail's. If I can "sus" out where to find them !!

Kind Regards- Sue B

[Steve_In_Cheshire]

Originally Posted by Sue B

Hello- my husband is desperate to see " a flock" of starling's one evening.
We live in the Midland's, but we would be willing to "travel.
Any suggestion's please ?

My back garden, we have just had our usual crowd arrive for the winter, about 30 of them were on the lawn.

I can do you front row seats with a cuppa for £6 all in lol

[simon taylor]

Starling hot-line number for Somerset is - 07866 554142

This should provide you with the most up to date information. Pick a day when it's sunny and cold towards the end of the year if possible.

[Sue B]

Thanks Andy for info- Sue B

[Sue B]

Thanks Andy for info- Sue B

[Sue B]

Thanks for Info Simon. Think that is where we will try at the end
of next month- Sue B