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Feb 2023
Photographer captures spectacular starling murmuration at Ripon wetlands
A photographer has captured stunning images of a starling murmuration at Ripon wetlands.
Andy O’Brien shot the pictures last week at the site, which is part of the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.
He said the spectacle had become a regular occurrence and that local bird watchers estimated that some 150,000 starlings can be seen at the wetlands.
Mr O’Brien, who shared the pictures with the Stray Ferret, said:
You can watch the murmuration at Ripon below.
https://youtu.be/iv-y3R-b4Ak
The images come as today marks World Wetlands Day, an initiative aimed at raising global awareness about the vital role of wetlands for people and the planet.
Rachael Bice, chief executive of Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, said it was important to celebrate and protect wetlands, such as the one in Ripon.
She said:
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