string boozel
Well-known member
Was flicking through a borrowed copy of Elite Birder magazine and came across an interesting article. For the benefit of all who do not read this august publication I'll share the gist of it here.
A study conducted by Professor Broma-Grande working from the Biscayan port of Caca del Toro has established that a significant proportion of migratory birds make use of vessels and man made structures during sea crossings. While many birds do make the crossing unaided it is the inability of observers to tell which individual migrants have received human assistance that clouds the issue. It is this uncertainty that has prompted some to recommend the downgrading of all migratory passerines and some non passerines from Cat A to Cat D of the British List.
Ms Pia Salford-Loy BS, representing a prominent birding group has endorsed the findings and will propose wholesale changes in a forthcoming meeting. Species ranging from Blackbird to Bobolink could be affected in an effort to achieve a level of consistency and maintain the integrity of the British List. A final statement is to be released on the 31st of April.
Could be something of a bonus for the Tippex industry.
James.
A study conducted by Professor Broma-Grande working from the Biscayan port of Caca del Toro has established that a significant proportion of migratory birds make use of vessels and man made structures during sea crossings. While many birds do make the crossing unaided it is the inability of observers to tell which individual migrants have received human assistance that clouds the issue. It is this uncertainty that has prompted some to recommend the downgrading of all migratory passerines and some non passerines from Cat A to Cat D of the British List.
Ms Pia Salford-Loy BS, representing a prominent birding group has endorsed the findings and will propose wholesale changes in a forthcoming meeting. Species ranging from Blackbird to Bobolink could be affected in an effort to achieve a level of consistency and maintain the integrity of the British List. A final statement is to be released on the 31st of April.
Could be something of a bonus for the Tippex industry.
James.
