THE BIRDS

We have been overrun with a very large, very noisy flocks of black birds for the last 30 minutes or so. They are everywhere. On trees, lawns, the street, the tops of fences, phone lines. I am near Wyoming and SO Avenue.

Like something out of the movies!

Mixed flock of starlings and grackles. Normal behaviour as the birds move south.

Yes, it's normal. I see this in spring and autumn most years - not this year yet, though. Darn! I love to watch them all milling about and calling and cackling.

One of my favorite things about autumn -- although it seems like these flocks appeared earlier this year?

Also, a big flock of starlings is called a murmuration. Google "starling murmuration" for some gorgeous videos, like this one.

The Birds! Ron Wood's original band!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6xGdYxbQsI

Love the flocks of Starlings. During a soccer game the other week, my son called out to me from the field and pointed out a flock swooping overhead. Now we will call them their rightful name of "murmuration".

Quite common. Nothing to worry about. Sit back and enjoy the sight. They won't stay for long.