Thursday 17 March 2016

Soaring migration


The above heading refers to the type of, not extent of today’s migration – sorry (MD).

Two raven followed by five buzzard (together) rose on thermals high above Middleton Nature reserve. They then soared off north and northeast respectively. Five buzzard together is probably the highest single sighting for spring migration at this site.

Cetti’s warbler was heard calling (4 times in 20 minutes).


Ocean Edge
3 little egret
96 shelduck

Middleton Nature Reserve
6 mute
10 coot
5 moorhen
11 tufted
4 mallard
25 teal
1 water rail
1 Cetti's warbler
6 meadow pipit - grounded
5 buzzard
2 raven
1 lapwing


Heysham Nature Reserve
Pink-footed Goose - 60 N
Meadow Pipit - 22 N
Alba wagtail - 2 N
Lesser Redpoll - 1N