Starlings

During the winter months starlings feed up to 30 miles from their night time roost. As evening approaches the flocks of starlings returning to the roost and begin to form into progressively larger flocks. Large pre-roost groups form in places where the birds can get one last meal before nightfall such as Cabragh Wetlands. Just before the birds settle down for the night they fly in beautiful formations, over the evening sky in one of the most beautiful natural displays to be seen in Ireland. At Cabragh Wetlands these flocks have been estimated to be tens of thousands in size. We are holding a joint event with the Tipperary branch of Bidwatch Ireland on Sunday 16^th November, when Kevin Collins will talk at 3.00 pm on the Winter Birds of the Cabragh Wetlands, followed by an evening Starling Watch (weather permitting). Come along and enjoy this wonderful sight! Videos of this sight from other locations can be viewed on Youtube - an example of what can be expected can be seen here