Spring Migration
Spring migration update: the last few days have seen expected but no less eagerly anticipated migrants passing through the island including Sand Martins, Swallow, Wheatears and the first Puffin of 2024.
Spring migration update: the last few days have seen expected but no less eagerly anticipated migrants passing through the island including Sand Martins, Swallow, Wheatears and the first Puffin of 2024.
Nothing fancy but delighted to be able to report the first light flurries of Chiffchaffs this morning and yesterday which included 52 ringed along with half a dozen Firecrests.
Photo (JH) Chiffchaff this morning.
Now is the time to put up bird nest boxes.
The ABO have been making and selling bird boxes locally since last autumn. Made from sustainably sourced wood, the design offers birds sufficient ventilation and adequate drainage, they are easy to mount, open and clean, the tit boxes are fitted with predator guards. We have different designs made to attract particular species, all available from The Little Garage shop. At just £15 each you can’t go wrong. Help us to help our birds.
An interesting early record of a Painted Lady Butterfly.
Found and photographed by ABO committee member David Child today.