Do you know what “murmuration” is? If you don’t, you are probably not alone. Even though you may not know what the word means, however, you would definitely notice the phenomenon of mumuration if you saw it. You might even find it quite hypnotizing, and not be able to stop watching.

The video was filmed in Utrecht, The Netherlands, and shows large flocks of starlings using murmuration, in the process creating an absolutely gorgeous and astounding sight. The birds’ movements appear almost choreographed, and it almost looks as if the birds are putting on a dance in flight show for everyone below, but the only purpose of the starling’s efforts is the quest for survival.

It is truly incredible, that such a sweet little bird, together with its companions, can create such a majestic wonder of nature.