Southport, Lancashire. 25th Oct, 2017. UK Weather. Starling mumuration at dawn as groups of these gregarious birds huddle together to catch the warming rays of the early morning sunrise, and collectively seek out food, shelter and safety in the fields. This flocking behaviour called “staging,” happens in bird migration and offers birds protection from predators, as does sitting close together, or staging. Credit: MediaWorldImages/Alamy Live News

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