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5 February 2007
Starling spectacular at Storton’s Pits
Book your place to witness this amazing event
The Wildlife Trust is holding an exclusive behind-the-scenes walk at Storton's Pits for its members and business supporters at dusk on 15 February. The event will end with the breathtaking spectacle of thousands of starlings performing aerial acrobatics as they come into the reedbed in the twilight to roost.
Storton’s Pits, an old gravel pit within the Nene valley, provides a haven for wetland birds and is also home to some of the rarest insects in Northamptonshire. An old ditch along the northern edge is the oldest part of the reserve and supports rare insects including reed beetles and water beetles. The eastern lake was planted with common reed and provides a valuable habitat for wetland birds such as reed and sedge warblers and reed bunting. Wading birds such as snipe feed in the exposed wet mud areas. The rare water rail is a regular winter visitor and the brilliant flash of blue of the kingfisher can often be seen over the water. Major improvements for wildlife are being made to the reserve.
There are a limited number of places available to the public. To book your place please call the Wildlife Trust on 01604 405285. The event will be from 3pm until 5.30pm and is suitable for the whole family. Please wear warm clothing and bring waterproofs and sturdy outdoor shoes. The event is kindly sponsored by Carling, who are currently featuring flocks of starlings on their TV advertisement.
Please follow the link to view a video of starlings coming in to roost at Storton's Pits on January 13 2007.