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Large group migrating North?

Red Kite Delight
16/09/2014 19:59
Yesterday evening around sunset a large group of birds in the usual 'V' formation were flying North. There were about 20 or more small groups of about 10 to 15 in each flock. They did not look like Geese and were not making any noise, they had long slender wings like large gulls and appeared dark in colour. Any ideas what they may have been and why were they heading North at this time of year? BTW I'm living in Oxfordshire.
  • 16/09/2014 20:04

    Flocks of large gulls frequently fly in V-formation. As winter approaches flocks (which will have a high proportion of dark juveniles/first-winters) are starting to build up, and the birds move between roosting and feeding sites at dawn/dusk. Cormorants also fly in Vs, though they have quite goose-like silhouettes.

  • 17/09/2014 02:20 in reply to aiki

    I saw a flock of about 20 Terns flying over the field out the back of my house this morning. Never seen them around here before, pleasant surprise.