Murmuration

These videos of starlings have been blowing my mind all day.  I want to find some way to make hang them on my wall, so that when I need a break or to be momentarily mesmerized, I can gaze into the swell and swoop of their dance.

I suggest watching them without sound.

Found via Kottke.

Serenade

Just another perfect Thursday evening in Los Angeles -- a full moon and mariachi practice.

Vaux Swifts

It's that time of year again, when the vaux swifts put on a show in downtown LA.  I took this video of them last year.   According the Audubon Center at Debs Park, this is the week to go -- they've been seeing large numbers of swifts over the LA River during the day.  For more info on when and where to see this stunning sight, please visit their site.