To most, it sounded like a poetic aside. But for some in Italyâs capital, it felt more like a prophecy. Because whatâs happening above Rome tonight isnât normal.
Residents have grown used to winterâs aerial balletâthe dazzling murmurations of thousands of starlings swirling above piazzas and rooftops. But this year, somethingâs off.
Birds are flying lower than usual. Their movements are frantic, not fluid.
Locals say the flocks seem agitatedâdarting in jagged, chaotic paths, screaming at the skies long after sundown. Some have even described a low-frequency hum accompanying their movementâsomething not easily captured on video, but deeply felt by those beneath it. Read more below
