Departing summer Migrants

I agree with Swallow. In my area Mid-Essex it's been a few years that I can recall swifts leaving in September. When I were a lad in the 30's it was common, but last year (the limit of my memory now) I remember that they disappeared really early (at least from my sky), around end of June/early July. Maybe there were better pickings elsewhere - if it works like that. And this year they appear to have departed about two weeks ago. This year also they came down at times very low, like across the patio window, never seen that before. Interestingly when I moved outside to eat my toast and watch them, they all moved up to a higher level. So they were aware of human presence. Anyone any ideas.

seymouraves said:

 

050810    Turtle Dove     Frampton RSPB

190810     Whinchat       North Norfolk

190810     Wheatear      North Norfolk

190810     sand martin  North Norfolk

Thanks Seymour and Buzzard for the valuable information. :-)

I will look and listen so that I can find out if any of my local birds are leaving. :-)

I missed a cuckoo calling today :((((

S

Hi seymour

I heard a turtle dove at Woods Mill in Sussex 18/08/2010.

No more swifts seen over our estate, we had around 50 just over a week ago.

Still seeing House Martins and Swallows out in the country though.

Shane

seymouraves said:

 

050810    Turtle Dove     Frampton RSPB