Eastbourne Pier

East Sussex, England

Starlings at Eastbourne Pier

Last seen 15 Mar 2026

No reports this season (2026/27)

What to expect

Starlings roost in the pier’s structure and swirl over the domes before they drop in.

Where to stand

The promenade either side of the pier.

Parking and access

Seafront and town centre car parks.

Log a sighting here

Photo: Murmuration of starlings descending to roost at Eastbourne Pier - geograph.org.uk - 6769478 by Andrew Diack, CC BY-SA 2.0. It shows this place, not a sighting logged here.

Recent reports

15 Mar 2026 · 17:28

1,000 to 10,000 birds, seen by Isla

13 Feb 2026 · 16:13

1,000 to 10,000 birds, seen by Siobhán

19 Nov 2025 · 15:06

1,000 to 10,000 birds