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When up to 4 million birds gather in the italian capital on their migration from europe to africa. their murmurations in the skies are beautiful — but their droppings create a hazard, and the city authorities are trying new methods to move them on. heres our rome correspondent, mark lowen. in the roman twilight, natures great dancers flock to the stage. the acrobatic twirls like wisps of smoke. a synchronised spectacle of breathtaking beauty. the starlings migrate in winter south to africa. ne...

The starlings migrate in winter south to africa. nesting at night in central rome for warmth, flying in formation to avoid predators. a murmuration, its called, and this city of art marvels at the show. but beneath their charm, rome is rotting, and its a hell of a mess. in the cold light of day, the other side of these gorgeous birds is clear, and for those unlucky enough to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, its not exactly sightly, it can be a safety hazard, and i can tell you that even ...

The acrobatic twirls like wisps of smoke. a synchronised spectacle of breathtaking beauty. the starlings migrate in winter south to africa. nesting at night in central rome for warmth, flying in formation to avoid predators. a murmuration, its called, and this city of art marvels at the show. but beneath their charm, rome is rotting, and its a hell of a mess. in the cold light of day, the other side of these gorgeous birds is clear, and for those unlucky enough to be in the wrong place at the wr...

Of breathtaking beauty. the starlings migrate in winter south to africa. nesting at night in central rome for warmth, flying in formation to avoid predators. a murmuration, its called, and this city of art marvels at the show. but beneath their charm, rome is rotting, and its a hell of a mess. in the cold light of day, the other side of these gorgeous birds is clear, and for those unlucky enough to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, its not exactly sightly, it can be a safety hazard, and i...

But beneath their charm, rome is rotting, and its a hell of a mess. in the cold light of day, the other side of these gorgeous birds is clear, and for those unlucky enough to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, its not exactly sightly, it can be a safety hazard, and i can tell you that even with the mask, the stench is rancid. "i slipped on the droppings when it was muddy", this man says. "the world has invented everything, just not bird underpants." beside the ancient forum, a new attempt ...

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Straight to deep mid—wicket. well, by then, hed made 228. a monumental innings. it felt like a match—winning performance. well, not yet. up the stairs, lunch, prepare to bowl. home side batting again, 286 behind, with plenty to prove. theres more to sri lanka than ducks. four noughts on the scorecard in the first innings, a strong start this time. and england had a problem, for the first time — how to dismiss those who stubbornly remain. well, kusal perera could have hit this anywhere. he ...

A monumental innings. it felt like a match—winning performance. well, not yet. up the stairs, lunch, prepare to bowl. home side batting again, 286 behind, with plenty to prove. theres more to sri lanka than ducks. four noughts on the scorecard in the first innings, a strong start this time. and england had a problem, for the first time — how to dismiss those who stubbornly remain. well, kusal perera could have hit this anywhere. he found a fielder. sometimes, the luck�*s with you. sometime...

And a strong start this time. england had a problem for the first time — how to dismiss those who stubbornly remained. he could have hit this anywhere, but found a fielder. sometimes the luck is with you. sometimes. 0ne caught, now one dropped. and the captain? well, it is still a lovely view from up there. sri lankas fightback continued as the skies darkened. england needed something from before the close. here it comes. beauty! a faint touch. the delivery found the batsmen�*s glove. he is ...