Sunday 29 September 2024

Taiga Bean Goose flock has arrived in Scotland on 27th September 2024

 The flock of birds that we saw whilst in Norway have now arrived on the Slamannan Plateau.

The flew across the North Sea on 27th September, leaving the Norwegian coast near Loshavn at approximately 07.15, and were  offshore by 07.34.58. Flight details shown below show them heading for the coast near Sunderland/Middlesbrough at 12.35. Once onshore they turned north and flew north near Newcastleton and arrived at East Fannyside Loch to roost. 

They spent the following day feeding near Garbethill Muir and flew to roost again at 1932 hrs. Latest information today (29th) is that they flew again to previous location to feed, (see map below of migration flight) The system should backup in a day or two once batteries are recharged and hopefully be able to show you complete flight.