Josie wrote:
The starlings have disappeared from our area (SW London) this autumn!
We usually host more starlings in the garden at this time of year than
summer; but not this year. Has anybody noticed the same thing in other
areas?

Cheers Joe
About 10 years ago we had a host of starlings most days at this part of
the year. They must have flown South as I have not seen any for many
years..
Peter (West Yorkshire)