
Nature can surprise us in innumerable ways. And you don't need to escape into the jungle to witness it in its glory. These surreal formations by flocks of birds are an apt example.
A murmuration of migrating starlings is seen across the sky near the city of Beer Sheva in southern Israel. (REUTERS/ Amir Cohen)

A flock of migratory birds making a candle-like formation the sky. (REUTERS/ Amir Cohen)

Flying in formations, especially 'V' formation helps them take advantage of the changing wind patterns. (REUTERS/ Amir Cohen)

Starlings are the star performers in sky formations. (REUTERS/ Amir Cohen)

Birds flying in a flock. (REUTERS/ Amir Cohen)

A flock of migratory birds flying over the desert. (REUTERS/ Amir Cohen)

Flying in formations like this, makes them cover more distance without any break. (REUTERS/ Amir Cohen)

A flock of starlings in a spectacular aerial display. (REUTERS/ Amir Cohen)

A formation resembling the Earth's axis. (REUTERS/ Amir Cohen)

Birds hovering over the city of Beer Sheva. (REUTERS/ Amir Cohen)

A flock of birds racing a train. (REUTERS/ Amir Cohen)