If you live anywhere near Huddersfield, there’s an amazing sight in Brighouse town centre. Thousands of starlings gather in the skies above the Golden Hind chip shop (maybe something to do with the great smell) and create fantastic patterns as they perform aerobatics, before swooping down to roost in nearby trees. When they go in to roost, its almost like they’re being sucked into the trees. But, best to see for yourself. Go about 45 minutes before dusk and wait until they disappear. And watch for a peregrine. I’m fairly sure there is one in the replay of my video. It’s magic!
Ray
We met briefly last year at the Kirkheaton Church Art exhibition. I too am Kirkheaton based. Just to say that I went to see the murmuration at Brighouse following a tip-off from the Halifax Embroiders Guild – Don’t ask!
Your description is spot on, including the smell of fish & chips.
There was also an equally good display ongoing at Old Moor RSPB in late February.
Regards
Richard
Hi Richard. Thank you. We went to Brighouse on two successive evenings and thoroughly enjoyed the spectacle. Apparently, it had been going on for several weeks. My wife is Huddersfield EG treasurer. Maybe word got there through her…