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FLIGHTS OF FANCY: Startling starling show over Timoleague

January 8th, 2022 11:40 PM

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A murmuration of starlings was seen over Timoleague last Monday evening. Starlings ‘perform’ in murmurations to protect themselves from predators, such as buzzards, and gather together to keep warm and share information about feeding areas.  (Photo: Andy Gibson)

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