The origin of this proverb dates back to the mid-16th Century. In 1545 Martin Turner used a version of this phrase in his papist satire, The Rescuing of Romish Fox; “Byrdes of on kynde and color flok and flye allwayes together.”
In nature, birds of the same species often do flock and fly together. Ornithologists explain this behavior as a “safety” in numbers tactic to reduce their risk of predation.
Well the only person shooting these birds is Murray and he’s using a lens, not a gun. See for yourself this marvelous flock of birds.

American Goldfinch

Hermit Thrush

Cedar Waxwing

American Redstaart (femaile)

Black and White Warbler

Red Tailed Hawk
All photos courtesy of Murray Head
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