A starling flock usually attracts a lot of attention. Large swarms roll across the landscape like an infinitely long, black ribbon. The large formations constantly change shape. Sometimes the starlings form a sphere, while other times the formation shrinks to a swaying and rolling banana. Fantastic to watch! The formation of such'an immense formation obviously brings advantages for the gathering birds. After all, in such'a group you are much less vulnerable and so many eyes see any danger much sooner. In such locations, sparrow hawks, peregrine falcons and owls also fly regularly. The birds of prey fly through the immense mass of birds and occasionally lash out at the flying birds. As darkness falls, the starlings start flying lower and at some point the first birds perch in the trees. The preference here is for conifers as they then carry leaves, so you are not so 'in the spotlight'. Usually in the planted hedges around a farmhouse or residence.
De fotografie is er bij mij met de paplepel ingegoten. Mijn vader werkte bij de Koninklijke Marine als fotograaf. In het analoge tijdperk ontwikkelden we menig filmpje in de doka en drukten er talloze foto's af. Ik heb een ruime belangstelling voor alles wat met natuur te maken.. Read more…
Netherlands
Netherlands
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Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Germany
Germany
Germany