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By Marc Morrone / The Bulletin
July 17, 2012
Q: About twice a year in the fall, an enormous flock of starlings descends on my block. There must be 500 birds, perhaps more. Then, they depart. We never see such a sight in the summer — only one or two at a time. What causes them to flock together?
A: There is safety in numbers.....
