Not a scientific study but on my wanderings around local habitats there are a lot more Willow Warbler around at the moment.
Last year Spring was awful-wet and windy,but this year,so far, it has been more settled.We normally do well for Willow Warbler but last year the weather seemed to get the better of them.
Another species affected by the high rainfall last year was Common Sandpiper.The rivers were gushing and they must have found it difficult to settle anywhere.
This year they are at normal levels and I've found three pairs locally including two today, within a mile of each other[and a juvenile Dipper with an adult.]
The local Sandmartins appear to be thriving too.Not sure what happened last year but they abandoned the local nesting site after weeks of rain and high winds.
Stonechats are more in evidence with several pairs recorded in various locations.
Fingers crossed it will be a better year than last!
Last year Spring was awful-wet and windy,but this year,so far, it has been more settled.We normally do well for Willow Warbler but last year the weather seemed to get the better of them.
Another species affected by the high rainfall last year was Common Sandpiper.The rivers were gushing and they must have found it difficult to settle anywhere.
This year they are at normal levels and I've found three pairs locally including two today, within a mile of each other[and a juvenile Dipper with an adult.]
The local Sandmartins appear to be thriving too.Not sure what happened last year but they abandoned the local nesting site after weeks of rain and high winds.
Stonechats are more in evidence with several pairs recorded in various locations.
Fingers crossed it will be a better year than last!
