Starling Murmuration at RSPB Ham Wall: Evening wonder to Epic Morning Launch! Filmed on the OM-1ii

One of the UK's most amazing Wildlife spectacles, the Starling Murmuration, did it happen for us?

We traveled to RSPB Ham Wall on the Somerset Levels hoping to capture the iconic Starling Murmuration. We got over 100,000 birds, but they skipped the spectacular aerial dance! In this vlog, we break down why the murmuration failed (lack of a predator? low light?) but return the next morning for the massive morning starling launch, capturing the amazing action—an equally amazing spectacle!

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GEAR USED:

Camera: OM System OM-1 Mark II (OM-1 Mk2)
Telephoto Lens: OM System M.Zuiko 50-200mm f/2.8
Wide Lens: OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro
DJI Osmo pocket 3, DJI mic2
Lisa uses the Nikon Z8 as her camera.

Chapters:

00:00 - Welcome to RSPB Ham Wall
02:22 - Starlings, a red listed bird
02:54 - Waiting for the Murmuration
10:13 - The next morning, ready for launch!
17:47 - Outro and how to find your local murmuration

Location: RSPB Ham Wall, Somerset Levels, UK

How to find your local UK Starling Murmuration - https://www.starlingsintheuk.co.uk

Avalon Marshes Starling hotline number - 07866 554142

A film I made 6 years ago of the murmuration at Ham Wall -    • Amazing Starling Roosting and Murmuration ...  

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