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Posted on December 31, 2018 by beth

starlings come together and move into the shape of a giant bird.

kinders come together to see if the birds are eating the food they’ve left for them

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“do not the most moving moments of our lives find us without words?”

-marcel marceau

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credits: guy benson, attenborough nature preserve, bbc news east midlands

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murphysmission on December 31, 2018 at 5:09 am said:

sweet and true, too! happy new year!

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- ksbeth on December 31, 2018 at 5:53 am said:
  
  thanks, susie. and to you and don, too –
  
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House of Heart on December 31, 2018 at 5:27 am said:

Such a sweet thing. Happy New Year Beth.

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- ksbeth on December 31, 2018 at 5:54 am said:
  
  yes, and to you, too -)
  
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  - House of Heart on December 31, 2018 at 9:22 am said:
    
    😊🌺
    
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merrildsmith on December 31, 2018 at 6:15 am said:

I saw and re-posted on FB that BBC clip yesterday. So cool! The kinders look so absorbed–very sweet.

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- ksbeth on December 31, 2018 at 6:44 am said:
  
  isn’t it wonderful? i couldn’t stop watching it –
  
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  - merrildsmith on December 31, 2018 at 8:21 am said:
    
    I kept replaying it, too! 🙂
    
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Sadje on December 31, 2018 at 6:20 am said:

Aww so sweet.

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- ksbeth on December 31, 2018 at 6:44 am said:
  
  ❤
  
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  - Sadje on December 31, 2018 at 7:05 am said:
    
    😍
    
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Sue on December 31, 2018 at 6:53 am said:

Ah, bless those little ones!

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- ksbeth on December 31, 2018 at 7:28 am said:
  
  yes )
  
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markbialczak on December 31, 2018 at 7:49 am said:

Fascinating, fascinated. Happy New Year, Beth!

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- ksbeth on December 31, 2018 at 8:29 am said:
  
  yes, both, happy new year to you and karen and wonderful family, mark –
  
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Chatter Master on December 31, 2018 at 8:06 am said:

YES! I have yet to feel satisfied with words I have used to express the most wondrous of life moments.

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- ksbeth on December 31, 2018 at 8:30 am said:
  
  the same here, colline. look forward to following you into the new year -)
  
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  - Chatter Master on December 31, 2018 at 10:14 pm said:
    
    Backatcha Beth 🙂
    
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barbtaub on December 31, 2018 at 8:35 am said:

A murmuration indeed.

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- ksbeth on December 31, 2018 at 8:57 am said:
  
  yes, and isn’t it the perfect word?
  
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roninjax on December 31, 2018 at 9:30 am said:

The kindness and innocence of children is wonderful. The starlings are amazing. I first thought it was one bird in the snow. 🙂

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- ksbeth on December 31, 2018 at 9:39 am said:
  
  yes, to all of that. wonderful
  
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Denise Hisey on December 31, 2018 at 4:47 pm said:

wow! that was really neat! thanks for sharing!

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- ksbeth on January 1, 2019 at 2:20 am said:
  
  My pleasure
  
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Cindy on December 31, 2018 at 4:49 pm said:

What a video..wow… “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.”

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- ksbeth on January 1, 2019 at 2:20 am said:
  
  ❤️
  
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indianeskitchen on December 31, 2018 at 5:11 pm said:

That was awesome!

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- ksbeth on January 1, 2019 at 2:20 am said:
  
  Thanks
  
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allthoughtswork on December 31, 2018 at 11:30 pm said:

Happy New Year, ksbeth! I really appreciate the “likes” you’ve given on Mad Hatters, especially in moments when my life was fucked and nobody knew just how much I needed a boost that day. You rock. See you in 2019.

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kmabarrett on December 31, 2018 at 11:41 pm said:

ksbeth,
Happy New Year! Keep up the great posts.
Kevin

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duncanr on January 1, 2019 at 2:01 am said:

happy new year, Beth

hope 2019 brings much happiness for you and your loved ones x

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Live & Learn on January 1, 2019 at 3:30 am said:

Yes! happy New Year Beth!

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- ksbeth on January 1, 2019 at 3:37 pm said:
  
  and to you –
  
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Norah on January 1, 2019 at 4:49 am said:

What joy there is in a murmuration of inquisitive kinders. 🙂

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- ksbeth on January 1, 2019 at 3:37 pm said:
  
  unlimited!
  
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  - Norah on January 2, 2019 at 6:09 am said:
    
    True!
    
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SD Gates on January 1, 2019 at 1:43 pm said:

I actually witnessed a Starling Murmuration coming out of work the other day – I posted the video on my blog – most breathtaking sight, seeing that many birds flying in brilliant formations!!!

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- ksbeth on January 1, 2019 at 3:37 pm said:
  
  how amazing and lucky you are!
  
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Steve Schwartzman on January 3, 2019 at 10:26 am said:

I saw a murmuration of grackles here last week. It wasn’t as spectacular as starlings but a murmuration nonetheless.

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- ksbeth on January 3, 2019 at 11:07 am said:
  
  How cool
  
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