Wednesday, 21 October 2009

Migration in Action

There was a heavy movement of redwings through my valley near Aberhosan, Machynlleth this morning which started at daybreak with a steady flow of birds up until just after 9am when it eased off. In that time I must have seen about 2,000 birds. One early morning flock must have numbered hundreds of individuals. There was the odd blackbird and thrush amongst them too. Its a very still sunny morning here with crystal clear visibility. I reckon the birds were flying from a N or NW direction possibly following the coastline and heading up the Dovey valley and thence into my own valley. They were generally heading in an easterly direction. They were very restless some redwing alighted on trees but did not remain for long. They were intent on continuing their journey. Did anyone else experience this movement of 'Turdus' species in Ceredigion this morning?