Deb London
Well-known member
Can anyone recommend a good location for watching migration in London, preferably north of the river?
I'm quite new to birding and am confused at this point. On the one hand I am led to believe that I can see and hear migrants anywhere. Then, on the other, I go out with a group and am shown specific areas where everyone stands in one spot, or even an embankment that birds pass along during migration. Is it simply the case that the spots where people stand are chosen for their views, but people go back again and again because of the crowd that gathers there? More people to chat to; more eyes to watch with? Or is there something special about these locations? And is it true that migrants travel along certain "large hedges"? If so, how does one chose a hedge to watch?
I have looked for literature on the subject, but I drew a blank. Does anyone know of any books I can read to understand migration over the capital more thoroughly?
Thanks. :gh:
I'm quite new to birding and am confused at this point. On the one hand I am led to believe that I can see and hear migrants anywhere. Then, on the other, I go out with a group and am shown specific areas where everyone stands in one spot, or even an embankment that birds pass along during migration. Is it simply the case that the spots where people stand are chosen for their views, but people go back again and again because of the crowd that gathers there? More people to chat to; more eyes to watch with? Or is there something special about these locations? And is it true that migrants travel along certain "large hedges"? If so, how does one chose a hedge to watch?
I have looked for literature on the subject, but I drew a blank. Does anyone know of any books I can read to understand migration over the capital more thoroughly?
Thanks. :gh: