Tuesday 25 November 2008
Starlings flock around the Palace Pier (It's officially Brighton Pier but it will always be Palace Pier to me) before settling to roost here and on the skeleton of the West pier.
There were thousands of them swooping all over - and nearly as many people on the beach to photograph them or watch the show.
Are these birds a problem in this area? I would think so. We've had a problem with them in Indianapolis a few years back. Apparently the powers that be introduced hawks into the area. These hawks cleaned up the problem birds in a hurry!
ReplyDeleteThey have been but the numbers seem to be dwindling in this country. It's a shame as it's one of nature's great sights.
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