tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888557101920954598.post1352923384516322412..comments2024-03-28T09:14:44.977+00:00Comments on Non-Stop Birding: Easter Local Birding Forecast Peter Alfreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06561747770128374819noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888557101920954598.post-81278238612695915482014-04-22T15:57:48.385+01:002014-04-22T15:57:48.385+01:0020th
1 Whimbrel, 1 Redshank, 1 LRP, 1 Snipe, 10 Sw...20th<br />1 Whimbrel, 1 Redshank, 1 LRP, 1 Snipe, 10 Swallow, 5 Sand Martin, 1 House Martin<br /> <br />19th<br />4 Shelduck, 1 Little Ringed Plover, 2 Green Sandpiper, 5 Little Grebe, 1 Common Buzzard, 4 Linnet, 1 Wheatear (f), 1 Reed Warbler, 20 Swallow, 15 Sand Martin, 1 House Martin, 1 Yellow Wagtail<br /> <br />18th<br />3 Shelduck, 10 Gadwall, 9 Teal, 14 Tufted Duck, 7 Common Buzzard, 2 Red Kite, 1 Sparrowhawk, 3 Kestrel, 1 Peregrine Falcon, 1 Green Sandpiper, 1 Common Tern, 1 Skylark, 2 Meadow Pipit, 1 Wheatear (f), 10 Swallow, 15 Sand Martin, 2 Pied Wagtail, 3 Grey Wagtail, 1 Yellow Wagtail, 7 Blackcap, 7 Whitethroat, 5 Chiffchaff, 5 Linnet, 1 Reed Bunting<br /> <br />This is what was actually recorded at Beddington on those dates (above) <br /><br />Forecast accuracy: Yes raptors on 18th and yes a Whimbrel on 20th and more waders across London but generally the 20th system produced a weak and disappointing flight- probably due to the low air temperature. A better developed flight on 22nd (12 Whimbrel, 3 Dunlin, 2 Grey Plover, hirundines) with frontal conditions and south west winds with warmer air temperatures.Peter Alfreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06561747770128374819noreply@blogger.com