The size of flock is very similat to what has been seen at Ken Dee. Do the birds range between sites or are they faithfull to one location ? Anyone know.
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The size of flock is very similat to what has been seen at Ken Dee. Do the birds range between sites or are they faithfull to one location ? Anyone know.
Birds of Scotland published by the SOC states wintering populations have been found to be site-faithful & that there are 2 separate wintering flocks in D&G. However, in extreme cold conditions, flocks will disperse to find milder conditions. The D&G annual bird report provides up to date status information on the 2 separate wintering populations & is recommended reading on GWF. The reader will find that colour-ringing & tagging ID of birds has taken place for research purposes & so any birds seen wearing same, should be scrutinised to ascertain the colour &/or code. Only by such close observation will any confirmation of movement between the separate wintering flocks ever be determined.
Many thanks for the pertinent question ��. Hopefully getting a copy of the annual bird report will be of great help. Available from RSPB Mersehead, WWT Caerlaverock or see the SOC website for obtaining a copy by post from Peter Swan.
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Anonymous has left a new comment on your post 'GWF':
The size of flock is very similat to what has been seen at Ken Dee. Do the birds range between sites or are they faithfull to one location ? Anyone know.
Birds of Scotland published by the SOC states wintering populations have been found to be site-faithful & that there are 2 separate wintering flocks in D&G. However, in extreme cold conditions, flocks will disperse to find milder conditions. The D&G annual bird report provides up to date status information on the 2 separate wintering populations & is recommended reading on GWF. The reader will find that colour-ringing & tagging ID of birds has taken place for research purposes & so any birds seen wearing same, should be scrutinised to ascertain the colour &/or code. Only by such close observation will any confirmation of movement between the separate wintering flocks ever be determined.
Many thanks for the pertinent question ��. Hopefully getting a copy of the annual bird report will be of great help. Available from RSPB Mersehead, WWT Caerlaverock or see the SOC website for obtaining a copy by post from Peter Swan.