There are lots of RSPB nature reserves that you can visit all year round – some almost right on your doorstep.
Why Not Visit A RSPB Reserve This Autumn?
Into The Eye Of The Storm
Some pelagic seabirds fly directly towards the eye of a storm, which researchers think may help them avoid being forced onto land masses, reducing the risk of injury or death.
Stronsay Recent Bird Sightings
“Apart from the big number of Wheatears (of the Greenland race) and the White-rumped Sandpiper of north
American origin, the bulk of the arrivals were from the NE. “
Stronsay Recent Bird Sightings – August
a Red Kite – seen flying over Whitehall Village by David Askew on 11th August – the 5th record for Stronsay.
Islands Life: Timing, Size & Location All Matter To Birds
“Our findings show that islands play a pivotal role as stopover sites and as wintering grounds for the world’s migratory birds.” Frank La Sorte, Cornell Lab
Stronsay Recent Bird Sightings
“The most astounding sight there throughout summer has been the number of Shelduck.”
When Swans Choose to Fight not Rest
A study, by the University of Exeter and the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT), into the behaviour of mute and whooper swans revealed that they’d give up time they should be resting to quarrel over the best feeding spots.
Stronsay Recent Bird Sightings
“the second Avocet (following last year’s first) made a brief stay on the Bu Loch on 25th April . “
Migratory Bird Decline Due to ‘roads, buildings, powerlines & wind turbines’
“We found that human modification of the landscape in the birds’ distribution ranges in Europe, Africa and Western Asia is associated with declining numbers of over 100 Afro-Eurasian migratory birds.” Dr C,laire Buchan from UEA’s School of Biological Sciences
Crows… Is Hard
“If I’m late putting out the bird food in our garden they land on the fence posts and caw at me!”
