Monthly Archive: December 2015

The Starlings and the Super Moon

Starling Trail

This post was supposed to have been about Starlings. As is often the case the birds decided to go somewhere else this evening. With only a few distance shots of the birds over the Wilderness...

Take Off - 3

Starling Trail

Its the Christmas break and I’m keen to visit the Starlings on the Avalon Marshes as often as possible. This winter has been one of the mildest on record. With the warm temperatures comes...

Starling Roost - Ham Wall

Starling Trail

It is often said that a visit to the Starlings in the morning is just as good as in the evening.  I’m not sure if this a true.  They are so different – how do you...

Starling Skies above Ham Wall

Starling Trail

Another week on the trail at the Waltons on RSPB Ham Wall. Golden Sunset Waiting for the Starlings to arrive is a good time to seek out sunsets.  Today’s was golden! Starling Sky The sunset...

Starling Murmuration - Ham Wall

Starling Trail

This week the Starlings are back at the Waltons on RSPB Ham Wall. The best location for visitors with great views from both the main path and the new Tor View hide. This hide...

Starlings descend at Stileway

Starling Trail

Back on the Starling Trail.  For several weeks the birds have been in the far north corner of the RSPB Ham Wall reserve but I’ve not been able to get out.  This week I finally...