Scientists from the Universities of Bristol and Groningen, in The Netherlands, have created a computer game style experiment which sheds new light on the reasons why Starlings flock in massive swirling groups over wintering grounds. A mumeration can hold many thousands of Starlings but the reasons why they put on these amazing displays are not well understood. However, scientists have observ...

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