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The crazy story behind Starlings, those annoying birds

By J. Mark Powell

Published October 19, 2017 5:24pm ET

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The crazy story behind Starlings, those annoying birds — Starlings gather in huge flocks to pass winter by roosting together. We're talking thousands upon thousands of birds all hunkered down in one place at one time. (iStock) | mikedabell

Autumn’s annual headache is about to begin: Starlings are preparing for their yearly get-togethers.

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