Staff and volunteers at two Wildfowl and Wetland Trust (WWT) sites in the UK have been surprised by the early arrival of Whooper Swans this year. The first Whooper swans of the season have arrived at Welney WWT centre, Norfolk, and at Caerlaverock WWT centre, Scotland. The record-breaking early arrivals are thought to have caught the northerly tail winds from Iceland, … [Read more...] about Whooper swans land early in Scotland
Migratory Birds
Birds struggling in freezing conditions
Garden and migratory birds will suffer if arctic conditions continue according to a leading bird charity. Following the prolonged icy blast bringing Arctic weather to Britain and Northern Ireland, the RSPB is calling on birdwatchers, walkers, anglers and water sports enthusiasts across the UK to minimise disturbance to groups of ducks, geese, swans and wading birds until … [Read more...] about Birds struggling in freezing conditions
National Nest Box week
Warmer weather and longer days in the UK are a signal that many migratory birds are about to return from their winter residences. Once more the British Trust for Ornithology is organising National nest box week in a hope that everyone will make a home for birds, both resident and migratory. This year is the International Year of Biodiversity and people all over the world … [Read more...] about National Nest Box week