Starling murmurations: Public urged to watch out for amazing overhead spectacles

A view of a starling murmuration over Lough Ennell, Co Westmeath. File picture: INPHO/James Crombie

The Irish public has been asked to watch out for one of nature's most amazing overhead spectacles in the coming weeks — starling murmurations.

BirdWatch Ireland wants to record the number of murmurations that take place, which peak in December and January.