Prestwick

South Ayrshire, Scotland

Starlings at Prestwick

Last seen 17 Feb 2026

No reports this season (2026/27)

What to expect

A coastal roost over the Ayrshire shore, with the flock against the sea sunset.

Where to stand

The seafront and the shore paths.

Parking and access

Seafront parking.

Log a sighting here

Photo: A starling murmuration at Prestwick - geograph.org.uk - 5991171 by Walter Baxter, CC BY-SA 2.0. It shows this place, not a sighting logged here.

Recent reports

17 Feb 2026 · 16:01

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

“Huge. Twenty minutes of it before they dropped.”

29 Dec 2025 · 15:02

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

“Came in low over the reeds, then three big waves.”

17 Nov 2025 · 15:44

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

“Peregrine through the flock at about ten to five.”

3 Nov 2025 · 15:55

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

“Came in low over the reeds, then three big waves.”