Donna Nook, 8th May.

Stephen Lorand · **Posted:** Fri May 08, 2015 8:15 pm

The best birds at the south end this morning were 2 Turtle Doves, a Spotted Flycatcher, Cuckoo, Wheatear and Marsh Harrier. 82 Swallows flew north.

Colin Smale · **Posted:** Fri May 08, 2015 8:39 pm

Do you think there is a general increase in turtle doves this year Steve?

Stephen Lorand · **Posted:** Sat May 09, 2015 2:08 pm

There's no evidence yet of such, Colin, but it is still on the early side for Turtle Doves. Locally, last year was the poorest I have known for the species, and very few young birds were apparent on the autumn passage which covered only a very short period. It is all a far cry from the good passage flocks that we used to see regularly.

Colin Smale · **Posted:** Sat May 09, 2015 2:38 pm

Yep, who could ever have guessed the turtle dove crashing like this. There have been a few sightings/images recently which just made me wonder (hope) they might be on the increase. Oh well, tally ho.

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Donna Nook, 8th May.

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