Yes they do that regularly. I think maybe we have such stunning displays in UK because many millions of starlings migrate here to over-winter.
They usually fly in huge groups bunched together when there is a predator about, such as a hawk or buzzard.
Often if I see them do that I will have a good look, and will see a hawk trailing them or just above. Though not always! So that makes me wonder if they sometimes do it just for sheer fun! Either that, or I didn't see the predator, but it is there somewhere.
It is indeed quite a common sight in the UK in the winter. Though displays vary and some are more amazing than others.
They usually fly in huge groups bunched together when there is a predator about, such as a hawk or buzzard.
Often if I see them do that I will have a good look, and will see a hawk trailing them or just above. Though not always! So that makes me wonder if they sometimes do it just for sheer fun! Either that, or I didn't see the predator, but it is there somewhere.
It is indeed quite a common sight in the UK in the winter. Though displays vary and some are more amazing than others.