Starling spectacular: murmurations at Ripon City Wetlands
We watch in anticipation as the sun sinks slowly behind a tree: when the flaming, pale-yellow ball finally drops out of sight, the show – hopefully - will begin.
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Dark is wonderful
Embrace the dark skies this autumn/winter, as the stars light up the night sky, be sure to look and listen for wonderful wildlife.
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