Starlings put on a display as they gather in murmurations  in Gretna, Scotland

Starlings flock together in large groups to make it difficult for predators to target a single bird, it also keeps them warm. They gather over their autumn roosting site just before dusk and perform their acrobatic whirling motions before setting down for the evening.

Gretna near the Scottish border is a popular area to see large flocks of starlings performing a murmuration in October

1. Starlings put on a display as they gather in murmurations in Gretna, Scotland.

Starlings put on a display as they gather in murmurations in Gretna, Scotland. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

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2. Starlings put on a display as they gather in murmurations in Gretna, Scotland.

Starlings put on a display as they gather in murmurations in Gretna, Scotland. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

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3. Starlings put on a display as they gather in murmurations in Gretna, Scotland.

Starlings put on a display as they gather in murmurations in Gretna, Scotland. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

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4. Starlings put on a display as they gather in murmurations in Gretna, Scotland.

Starlings put on a display as they gather in murmurations in Gretna, Scotland. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

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