Marvellous murmurations: why do birds flock together?

Flocking birds are iconic sights in winter wetlands, when a group of birds come together in large numbers in flight or to forage. But why do they do it? We take a look at the bird behaviour behind flocking.

What Is a Murmuration?

Starling murmuration video in Ireland

Marvellous murmurations: why do birds flock together?

Other than mating and reproducing, what are the survival advantages of birds flocking in large groups as opposed to forming small groups or behaving independently? - Quora

What can flocking blackbirds in the winter teach us?, UNC Charlotte Urban Institute

Stunning starling murmuration filmed in Scotland – The Irish News

Other than mating and reproducing, what are the survival advantages of birds flocking in large groups as opposed to forming small groups or behaving independently? - Quora

Murmuration: Science behind Amazing Ever-Changing Flight Patterns of Birds, by Shikha Saxena

Why do starlings flock in murmuratons? - GardenBird

How do flocking birds move in unison?

Why Birds Fly Together & Why Is Flocking Important? - Bird Buddy Blog

What is a flock of flamingos called? - Quora

Mesmerizing Murmuration