Cardiff Bay Murmuration
I heard that the starlings were putting on a amazing show in Cardiff Bay, a startling [sorry] scene, especially if you have never seen a murmuration before. The build up is just as entertaining as the event itself. Slowly over a 30 minute period the numbers begin to surge, dipping and weaving over the Cardiff Bay wetlands, until the sky becomes a black and orange motion blur.
The starlings dip, dive and weave into some truly astonishing shapes, the movement is breathtaking. Cardiff Bay is an iconic location with the 5 Star St.Davids Hotel standing tall across the Bay, unbelievably even the starlings mimic the iconic roof shape!
If you get the chance, please go down, to say it’s a memorable experience, just doesn’t do it justice, tomorrow night, be late for tea and go to the bay instead!
Neil (Landscapes Uncovered)
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Great set of photos!
Is the best time to view this spectacular around dusk?
Thanks.
Lee
http://www.djleekee.co.uk
Yup. Depending on light levels, around dusk is perfect.
Hi Neil,
I managed to capture my first murmuration earlier but not in Cardiff Bay! A cameraphone doesnt really do it justice at all – I will certainly have to revisit with a decent camera soon.
Hope its ok to feature your video on my blog post?
Thanks.
Lee.
http://djleekee.wordpress.com/2013/03/27/video-murmuration-in-cardiff-city-centre/
Absolutely Lee. You must be pleased to have have captured one. They are a pretty amazing sight!
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