Summer migrants are starting to work their way back down through the country to their wintering grounds in Africa. At Vane we've seen an increased number of ospreys over Loch Leven and the reserve within the last few days. At the moment, adult and juvenile ospreys are leaving their nesting areas and heading south. It's a gradual process, they may spend several days or maybe even weeks in some areas on their way over to the continent.
The wader passage will also begin soon and we'll be keeping an eye out for greenshank, common sandpipers, ruff, godwits, dunlin and whimbrel amongst others.
Swifts are some of the first summer migrants to leave. Swallows will be here for few more weeks even into October before they'll be thinking about going home.
It's an exciting time to visit!