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| Author: | Stephen Lorand [ Thu Apr 14, 2016 6:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Donna Nook, 14th April. |
A few more migrants were in evidence at the south end this morning, hence one Whimbrel, 4 Willow Warblers, 4 Chiffchaffs, one Reed Warbler, one Sedge Warbler, 2 Common Whitethroats, one Goldcrest, 5 Swallows and 2 House Martins. At the onset of a shower, a Wheatear dropped like a stone from the sky and onto the dunes. Other birds of note were 4 Common Scoters which flew south at sea, and singles of Water Rail, Common Buzzard, Marsh Harrier, Peregrine, Merlin and Short-eared Owl. |
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| Author: | Jim Wright [ Thu Apr 14, 2016 6:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Donna Nook, 14th April. |
Re "dropped like a stone", is there any research on how high wheatears and other summer migrants fly when on passage? What happens when they encounter rain when they're flying over the sea? |
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