Thu 29 Oct · 16:47
10,000 to 100,000 birds
Brighton West Pier
East Sussex, England
Last seen last night
One report this season (2026/27)
What to expect
The ruined West Pier is a famous roost. The birds fold down into the iron frame against the sunset.
Where to stand
The promenade and beach facing the ruin.
Parking and access
Seafront parking is paid and busy. Walk from the city centre.
Photo: West Pier at dusk with murmuration of starlings by NormanofOxfordshire, CC BY-SA 4.0. It shows this place, not a sighting logged here.
Recent reports
23 Feb 2026 · 16:52
10,000 to 100,000 birds, seen by Ciarán
7 Feb 2026 · 15:37
10,000 to 100,000 birds, seen by Megan
“Clear evening, about forty people watching.”
10 Dec 2025 · 15:45
1,000 to 10,000 birds, seen by Siobhán
“Huge. Twenty minutes of it before they dropped.”
7 Dec 2025 · 15:00
1,000 to 10,000 birds, seen by Fergal
6 Nov 2025 · 16:47
10,000 to 100,000 birds, seen by Declan
“Clear evening, about forty people watching.”