Monday 22 June 2009

Autumn migration

My first trip out for two weeks due to a combination of work commitments and being struck down by shingles (very painful) was notable for the number of waders passing through. These birds will be on their autumn migration south, presumably failed breeders, together with immature birds. Good numbers of Ruff, Green Sandpiper, Greenshank and Dunlin were noted. An immature black-throated diver offshore was also worthy of mention. Still no sign of any local Greenish Warblers - this species is a very scarce breeder in Denmark, mostly on the island of Bornholm, but there are usually a few singing males each spring on the main islands of Sjaelland and Jylland. There has been one reported at Møns Klint but that is at least 2 hours by train and over 5 hours by cycle, so I think I'll give it a miss...

1 comment:

Phil Benstead said...

good to have you back in the land of the birding TT