Starlings Flock (huge) in motion (Must see) Beautiful dance in the sky

[eamonn2311]

study flight of birds ??? what do you think they represent?

[eamonn2311]

a lot of people go main stream dont look at creations like this sorry it took me so long to find

[eamonn2311]

brill omg get that camera out more often.Eamonn Ireland.

[JeffSavin]

Unbelievable!!!

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[delilah7777]

I saw this tonight about 30 miles north of Santa Rosa, people were so blown away by it, they were pulled off on the side of the road taking pictures. It looked like nothing I'd ever seen :)

[Trooper35i]

Still a cool as video

[freeflyingstar]

@tgggffd6gggggg thank you, it was a typo.

[freeflyingstar]

Not a flock. When in a group they are called a mumuration of starlings. It may look like dancing, graceful and artistic to us, but the reality is they are fighting for their lives. This formation flying is in response to a predator in their midst and if you look closely at any of this type of footage you will likely spot the bird of prey looking for his lunch. Fish in the ocean also use this type of defense.

[eyesatyou]

@freeflyingstar Experts still aren't sure why Starlings behave like this and it will probably remain a mystery for some while yet. Experts suggest that they are moving for 'social position' before coming down to roost, probably for prime roosting spots or even warming their bodies for the cold evening ahead. The murmuration does provide protection, but to suggest they are 'fighting for their lives' every time they do this is being, shall we say a little dramatic.

[linimo87]

thats incredible.

[LVX1313]

My heart goes out to the millions of Starlings who have been killed intentionally with Starlicide (DRC-1339) by the USDA

[Squeaky1423]

@LVX1313 Why were the starlings killed?! :-(

[drout0]

mesmerizing

[MomToDavid]

Wow!!! That's about all I can say!

[tanksta15]

That is amazing

[EssieP]

They're starlings, not Blackbirds.

[ergerto]

Stunning birdy stuff, Well done.

[ergerto]

Stunning birdy stuff, Well done.

[REFORMEDSTUDIOS]

That is truly amazing! I have seen this once in my life in person but it was not as masive as this one. Check out the vid at 1:46, it looks like a Cobra snake, great stuff. God bless.

[MsWanderer1]

Looks like they're flocking! :-))

[ronpack]

kinda looks like a tornado

[fauxfax]

I've seen this in Scotland. It was definately starlings I saw though.

[TheWTFers]

wow that looks somewhat strange, imagine seeing this from the distance and not knowing WTF that was.

[chillionaires]

awesome

[Cricketfan46]

I saw this display while driving on Interstate 5 near Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge. It was absolutely mesmerizing! I almost pulled over to watch, but it was over soon after I started watching.

[tyrellarson]

Breath takingly amazing. Thank you so much for posting.

[annjg80]

Wow! Amazing and respect inducing. Oh and not just a little creepy.

[luvanimals209]

Amazing display of nature. All animals are wonderful and should be considered more than just food. What a treat to see this I missed the news footage I seen this online on news 10 it really is remarcable.

[clairefisher3]

I saw this on the TV this morning and had to find the video. This is incredible.

[joonox25]

Thanks for sharing. It's beautiful and frightful at the same time. News 10 Sacramento reports that there were about 500,000 birds. Amazing!