I went down to Exmoor two days ago birding in the horner water/cloutsham area, I also went there two weeks ago. In total I managed to see just one Redstart, whereas a few years back I would have seen many more birds.
I suppose they migrate to Africa (my bird book doesn't show the wintering areas), maybe they are dying down there - I've heard they are fairly liberal with their use of insecticides (mind you, I suppose we are pretty bad in this country too!), does anyone have any opinions on this subject?
Thanks
Indy
I suppose they migrate to Africa (my bird book doesn't show the wintering areas), maybe they are dying down there - I've heard they are fairly liberal with their use of insecticides (mind you, I suppose we are pretty bad in this country too!), does anyone have any opinions on this subject?
Thanks
Indy