I was right up on the edge of them and the middle of the goup decided to take off. at one point several hundred flew directly over me while I took cover.
That is just an amazing sight! I have seen a flock of maybe 2000 from 1/2 mile away all get up at the same time and swarm around until finally settling. That was pretty amazing! Do you think I had a camera???? lol How close were you?