Hello my loves,
I wanted to share the beauty of something I had the privilege of witnessing on Thursday: a bewitching starling murmuration against one of the most glorious sunsets I have ever seen.
Brighton, my home, is famous for its starling murmurations and the best place to see them is over the pier between November and March. Since I moved here in October, I have witnessed some wonderful murmurations from the beach. However, on February 1st, I ventured to stand on the pier at sunset for the first time and experienced these breathtaking murmurations, which I’ve decided to share.
After not going on my personal Instagram for the whole of January, I found myself in one sense wanting to capture the magic in photos and videos to share. On the other hand, I wanted to just revel in the present moment. Trainee elder Donna Lancaster encourages people to regularly practice: ‘A Date with Wonder’, which she describes as “a conscious period of time spent in the natural environment and/or with people and animals, whereby you experience them, as if for the very last time”.
On this occasion, I managed to revel in the wonder, hearing the light flap of hundreds of wings as they swooped, and found myself gently swaying with their movements. I also got a bit caught up in photographing and videoing on my iPhone and I am glad I did as when I shared a video with a few people on WhatsApp, it brought them joy. And I hope it does bring a sense of wonder to you today too.
This video is the best but was too large to upload so you can watch via my Instagram:
And here is a selection of photos. I hope the glow of the sun warms your heart.
Things Worth Sharing
Nature’s Symphony: A Collection Of 30 Stunning Landscape Photos For Your Inspiration | 121 Clicks
‘I didn’t realise I was so loved’: the people hosting their own ‘living funerals’ | The Guardian
To The Person Who Feels Alone In This | Blurt It Out
Guinea pigs in luxury shed become TikTok hit | BBC News
Maybe You Need More Friends | Nedra’s Nuggets
OK, that’s it for now. Wishing you a peaceful February,
BB x
W.O.W. XXX
Wow, so beautiful 🙏🏻