Otmoor Starling Murmuration

We ask you to please avoid visiting RSPB Otmoor for the murmuration during the Christmas and New Year holiday period, including New Year’s Day.

The increase in visitors flocking to see the starling murmuration causes significant traffic issues on our access road and in neighbouring villages, and makes parking difficult. This is particularly problematic during the Christmas and New Year holiday period, resulting in damage to the soft road verges and car park edges, cars getting stuck and gateways being blocked, preventing emergency vehicle access.

Remember, the starlings often stay well into the New Year and even through to February, so we would encourage you to visit once the peak visitor numbers drop, after the holiday period.

Many thanks for your co-operation and patience in this matter, during what is a very difficult time for the reserve.

The RSPB Otmoor Team