Democratic Underground Latest Greatest Lobby Journals Search Options Help Login
Google

They're behind you! Thousands of starlings form 'Pacman' to frighten off hungry predator

Printer-friendly format Printer-friendly format
Printer-friendly format Email this thread to a friend
Printer-friendly format Bookmark this thread		 This topic is archived.
Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion (1/22-2007 thru 12/14/2010) Donate to DU
 
Judi Lynn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-07-10 04:06 AM
Original message
They're behind you! Thousands of starlings form 'Pacman' to frighten off hungry predator
They're behind you! Thousands of starlings form 'Pacman' to frighten off hungry predator
By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 12:26 PM on 6th December 2010

http://i.dailymail.co.uk.nyud.net:8090/i/pix/2010/12/06/article-0-0C5E056A000005DC-466_634x869.jpg

The hunter becomes the hunted in this extraordinary photo of a flock of thousands of starlings scaring off a bird of prey.

The lone marsh harrier had not bargained on the the defensive tactics of the birds when it tried to catch one at sunset.

The raptor had fancied one of the starlings for a tasty meal at dusk and swooped down to pick off a straggler.

However, the birds quickly formed a tight band of winged protectors who defended their friend and frightened the hunter away.

More:
http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/news/article-1336086/Thousands-starlings-form-Pacman-sky-frighten-hungry-predator.html
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
aquart Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-07-10 04:07 AM
Response to Original message
1. Starlings are not to be messed with.
They gather at dusk and pass secrets.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Systematic Chaos Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-07-10 04:17 AM
Response to Original message
2. WAKKA - WAKKA - WAKKA...tweet, tweet...WAKKA - WAKKA - WAKKA
:rofl:
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Cirque du So-What Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-07-10 05:28 AM
Response to Original message
3. Humans would do well to take a page from the starlings' book of strategy
especially those of the Democratic persuasion.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Hawkeye-X Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-07-10 05:33 AM
Response to Original message
4. So whoever owns Pacman should sue the birds!11
Oh wait...
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Anakin Skywalker Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-07-10 07:02 AM
Response to Original message
5. Some animals have more sense of "community" than some humans!
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
DU AdBot (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Thu Apr 25th 2024, 09:05 AM
Response to Original message
Advertisements [?]
 Top

Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion (1/22-2007 thru 12/14/2010) Donate to DU

Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators

Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.

Home  |  Discussion Forums  |  Journals |  Store  |  Donate

About DU  |  Contact Us  |  Privacy Policy

Got a message for Democratic Underground? Click here to send us a message.

© 2001 - 2011 Democratic Underground, LLC