The greatest show on Earth

Brought to you by the humble starling.

There are starlings living in my roof.

They nest in the soffits, and in the spring squabbling families vie for space. When I’m laying in bed I can hear the pitter patter of feet as they run up and down outside the window.

I never want the starlings to move. I find their company joyous and uplifting. Many times I’ve looked out of the window to find big bla…