Wildlife artist Robert E Fuller has just released stunning 4K footage of a mesmerizing starling murmuration at dusk, captured at the Ripon City Wetlands in Yorkshire, England.

Starling murmurations are a jaw-dropping natural phenomenon, where thousands of birds flock together in swirling masses, creating breathtaking shapes and patterns across the evening sky. According to the author, these gatherings aren’t just a visual spectacle—they also serve a crucial purpose in confusing predators.

[Via BIS]