BIRDS of a feather flock together, often producing amazing images in the process.

Many people out walking on a dusky winter’s evening are treated to the awe-inspiring sight of thousands of starlings swooping and diving in unison.

The incredible acrobatic displays, which resemble a form of aerial ballet, can create spectacular results.

Natasha Weyers was visiting Blashford Lakes near Ringwood when a huge number of birds took to the sky, unwittingly mimicking the shape of creatures such as hares, ducks and dinosaurs.

Natasha, 44, of Romsey said: “I’ve been watching starlings locally for a couple of years and this was one of the best displays so far.”

The student support officer has been taking photographs for about ten years but began to devote more time to her hobby after her mother died in 2017.

Natasha said: “After Mum passed away I decided to channel my spare time and energy into photography, something which really helped me keep focused through tough times.

“It was also something which Mum knew made me happy - being outdoors among nature.

“I want to inspire others to enjoy nature and photography as it’s therapeutic, good for the soul and improves mental health when times are hard.

“I love all wildlife but hares are my passion - they’re bursting with character.”

Starling formations are known as murmurations. About 50,000 took part in the one at Ibsley and Natasha is delighted with the way her pictures turned out.

She said: “I couldn’t check the photos at the time as the screen on my camera doesn’t work. When I got home and started downloading the images I was amazed.”

Natasha has since shared the images on social media.

“People have had so much fun interpreting what they can see in the pictures,” she said. “One of the murmurations looks like a duck and someone has added a beak.”