The Blindboy Podcast This is another podcast about the behaviour of Starlings, but I had to make it because this is very important to me
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Aug 20, 2025 The host humorously navigates the chaotic world of starlings and their surprising role in urban ecosystems. They explore the link between nature and human behavior while sharing whimsical anecdotes and reflections. The discussion transitions to creative solutions for managing urban bird populations, including blue light's impact on sleep. Nostalgic memories intertwine with practical advice on city planning, emphasizing the importance of biodiversity and community engagement in reshaping urban spaces.
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Office Commute Sets The Tone
- Blindboy describes loving to cycle into his office and record there for the ambient drama. He prefers the office for its window view despite noisy rain and seagulls.
Using Starlings To Read Sunset
- Blindboy times starlings' evening flights and uses their arrival as a natural sunset indicator. He interprets their behaviour poetically and as an 'auspices' tradition similar to augury.
Starlings See A Different Twilight
- Starlings have four cone receptors so they see ultraviolet light humans cannot. This makes their perception of dusk earlier than ours and times their murmurations and roosting behaviour.