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Northern Starling Collection

Witness the mesmerizing beauty of a northern starling murmuration as hundreds of thousands of Common starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) come together in perfect harmony

Background imageNorthern Starling Collection: Starling murmuration, hundreds of thousands of starlings (Sturnus vulgaris)

Starling murmuration, hundreds of thousands of starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) gather in the skies near their night time roost. Gretna Green, Scotland, January

Background imageNorthern Starling Collection: Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration, flock pursued by Peregrine falcon

Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration, flock pursued by Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) before landing at winter roost. The Netherlands. February 2020

Background imageNorthern Starling Collection: Murmuration of Common starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) with Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus)

Murmuration of Common starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) with Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) hunting them, The Netherlands, November

Background imageNorthern Starling Collection: Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) feeding fledgling chicks in urban garden. Greater Manchester, UK

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) feeding fledgling chicks in urban garden. Greater Manchester, UK. May

Background imageNorthern Starling Collection: Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) singing in winter sunshine

Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) singing in winter sunshine. Longframlington, Northumberland, England, UK. February

Background imageNorthern Starling Collection: European starling (Sturnus vulgaris) singing perched on the grass

European starling (Sturnus vulgaris) singing perched on the grass. London, England, UK, March

Background imageNorthern Starling Collection: Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration at sunset, West Pier, Brighton, England, UK

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration at sunset, West Pier, Brighton, England, UK

Background imageNorthern Starling Collection: Red-headed woodpeckers (Melanerpes erythrocephalus), pair fighting with European Starling

Red-headed woodpeckers (Melanerpes erythrocephalus), pair fighting with European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) that is trying to take over the woodpeckers nest hole, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge

Background imageNorthern Starling Collection: RF - Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) feeding fledgling chicks in urban garden. Greater Manchester, UK

RF - Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) feeding fledgling chicks in urban garden. Greater Manchester, UK. May

Background imageNorthern Starling Collection: A flock of Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) flying in front of the Blackpool Tower, England, UK

A flock of Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) flying in front of the Blackpool Tower, England, UK, September 2010

Background imageNorthern Starling Collection: Starling (Sturnus vulgaris), eating fruit of Japanese Persimmon (Diospyros kaki)

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris), eating fruit of Japanese Persimmon (Diospyros kaki), Provence, France

Background imageNorthern Starling Collection: Carrion Crow (Corvus corone) encircled by flock of Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) resting

Carrion Crow (Corvus corone) encircled by flock of Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) resting on the beach in Blackpool, England, October

Background imageNorthern Starling Collection: Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration / mass gathering at winter roost, Salisbury Plain

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration / mass gathering at winter roost, Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, UK January

Background imageNorthern Starling Collection: Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) sitting on blackthorn eating sloes, Warwickshire, England

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) sitting on blackthorn eating sloes, Warwickshire, England, UK, November

Background imageNorthern Starling Collection: Common starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) large murmuration gathering before landing at winter roost

Common starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) large murmuration gathering before landing at winter roost, The Netherlands. Vogelwarte Photo Competition 2022 - Emotion category - Finalist

Background imageNorthern Starling Collection: Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration in between high voltage powerlines

Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration in between high voltage powerlines and electricity pylons, The Netherlands, Europe. February

Background imageNorthern Starling Collection: Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) taking off from Rowan tree with berries, Porvoo, Finland

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) taking off from Rowan tree with berries, Porvoo, Finland, October

Background imageNorthern Starling Collection: Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) resting on Blackpool Beach, UK. October

Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) resting on Blackpool Beach, UK. October

Background imageNorthern Starling Collection: Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris), adults perched on branch in winter feeding on apple

Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris), adults perched on branch in winter feeding on apple. Lorraine France. 3rd Prize in the Melvita Nature Images Awards competition 2013


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Witness the mesmerizing beauty of a northern starling murmuration as hundreds of thousands of Common starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) come together in perfect harmony. A breathtaking spectacle unfolds before your eyes, as these graceful birds dance across the sky, creating intricate patterns that seem to defy logic. But their elegant display is not without danger. In hot pursuit is a majestic Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), determined to catch its next meal amidst this vast flock. The tension builds as the falcon swoops and dives, testing the agility and coordination of the starlings. In an urban garden in Greater Manchester, UK, a devoted Starling parent tirelessly feeds its fledgling chicks with tender care. This heartwarming scene reminds us of nature's resilience even in our concrete jungles. Listen closely and you may hear the melodious song of a European starling perched on blades of grass. Its enchanting voice fills the air with joyous melodies, captivating all who are fortunate enough to listen. However, not all encounters between species are harmonious. Red-headed woodpeckers engage in fierce battles with European Starlings over territory disputes. Witnessing this clash showcases nature's competitive spirit at its finest. As dusk settles upon Brighton's West Pier in England, a stunning sunset serves as a backdrop for another awe-inspiring murmuration performance by these incredible creatures. Against the vibrant hues of twilight, they create an ethereal ballet that leaves spectators spellbound. Even Carrion Crows (Corvus corone) find themselves encircled by swarms of Starlings during moments of rest—a testament to their collective power and unity within nature's hierarchy. On Salisbury Plain, witness yet another mass gathering at winter roosts where Common starlings congregate before settling down for the night, and is here that they find safety in numbers while showcasing their innate ability to synchronize movements effortlessly.