A pure natural history end to the day today. Popped down to the Somerset Levels as with the weather being superb I had a feeling it might be a good starling murmuration day. So by 3pm Julie and I were togged up and walking into the Shapwick NNR. Already the sun was rapidly setting in the west as we walked down the old railway line. Many people had already set up vantage points along the track but I had a plan. Hang a right and along a footpath there's a viewing screen overlooking a vast reedbed. A good move. From the viewing screen we had an uninterrupted view not only of starlings flying towards the reserve, but gently displaying in front of Glastonbury Tor. No absolutely stunning mass display, more medium size groups coming on fast and in a wavy line, some minor displaying but then straight into the reeds. But that's what wildlife watching is all about, one never knows what will happen.
Julie was happy, as her silhouette shows........... and when the sun rises tomorrow it will be December.
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