david kelly
Drive-by Birder
Over the last few years there have been a number of species which have changed status in the area I live in (Lothian in South-east Scotland). Some of these changes are -
Wood Nuthatch (Sitta europea) has begun to breed and is increasing and spreading, possibly due to warmer summers.
Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo) has recolonized and is now widespread. Changes in game bird management have probably allowed this to happen.
Barn Owls (Tyto alba) appear to be increasing and Northern Goshawk (Accipter gentilis) has began to breed in the area. Stonechats are now one of the most obvious species in the upland areas but were absent when I started birding in the eighties.
On the down side we have lost Corn Buntings (Miillaria calandra) and Marsh Tit (Poecile palustris) as breeding species and Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) are now as rare as hen's teeth in the winter.
What changes have you noticed where you live?
David
Wood Nuthatch (Sitta europea) has begun to breed and is increasing and spreading, possibly due to warmer summers.
Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo) has recolonized and is now widespread. Changes in game bird management have probably allowed this to happen.
Barn Owls (Tyto alba) appear to be increasing and Northern Goshawk (Accipter gentilis) has began to breed in the area. Stonechats are now one of the most obvious species in the upland areas but were absent when I started birding in the eighties.
On the down side we have lost Corn Buntings (Miillaria calandra) and Marsh Tit (Poecile palustris) as breeding species and Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) are now as rare as hen's teeth in the winter.
What changes have you noticed where you live?
David
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