Wednesday, August 21, 2013

DAY 80: SWARMING STARLINGS


This most unusual shape is formed by several hundred starlings grouping together when under threat from a larger predatory bird.  The birds form 
a large 'murmuration' or 'swarm' for safety.  

That in itself is interesting, but get a hold of another fascinating fact.......
In swarming like this, each starling tracks seven others in order to produce a wonderful ballet in the air.  Now that's what you call spatial awareness and movement.










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