Latest news from our bird tag 07 indicates it has flown south from Norway and landed in the sea off northern Denmark where the flock visit on their spring migration.
I am sure it will be with others and now awaiting a suitable weather forecast to cross the north sea to Slamannan.
They will soon be back
Tuesday, 24 September 2013
Sunday, 15 September 2013
More news from Norway
The Oslo Birder Simon has been out once again looking for the Scottish/Swedish Taiga Bean Goose flock. Alarming to hear his story of being confronted by a local farmer who was not pleased to see him because he was looking for geese.
Strikingly similar to Scotland where large goose flocks are not welcomed by the farmers who are losing grazing to them.
Not good to hear that they (farmers) have applied to shoot them as our bean goose flock may well get caught up in this situation.
However the local bird groups have objected and as the area is part of a nature reserve it may mean that shooting will not be allowed.
Another nice picture of Tag07 in flight with a few other geese. Thanks Simon.
Strikingly similar to Scotland where large goose flocks are not welcomed by the farmers who are losing grazing to them.
Not good to hear that they (farmers) have applied to shoot them as our bean goose flock may well get caught up in this situation.
However the local bird groups have objected and as the area is part of a nature reserve it may mean that shooting will not be allowed.
Another nice picture of Tag07 in flight with a few other geese. Thanks Simon.
Wednesday, 11 September 2013
News from Norway
Simon in Norway has been out again exploring the forests looking for the bean goose flock. His exploits in his blogspot are worth reading as it all adds to our understanding of the habitats that these geese are comfortable in.
Their behaviour too is so similar to what we experience here in Scotland during the winter months.
The fields that they use on their arrival have just been cut again for silage but hopefully they will green up in time for their arrival here in approx two weeks time. One field has been reseeded but the grass is growing well in the present weather conditions.
We now a wait their next move, is it south east to the Norwgian coast or south to Denmark?
Their behaviour too is so similar to what we experience here in Scotland during the winter months.
The fields that they use on their arrival have just been cut again for silage but hopefully they will green up in time for their arrival here in approx two weeks time. One field has been reseeded but the grass is growing well in the present weather conditions.
We now a wait their next move, is it south east to the Norwgian coast or south to Denmark?
Friday, 6 September 2013
News from Simon in Oslo about the Scottish (Swedish) Taiga Bean Geese
Just checked out Simon's website (oslobirder.blogspot.co.uk) and see that he has been busy hunting down our flock of bean geese.
He has managed to get a count of 144 birds with 7 of our birds fitted with collars in 2011.
3X male and his mate 6Y,
6X male and his mate 6Z
4Y Male (should have his mate 4Z nearby)
7P Male (should have his mate 4T nearby)
6S Male (mate unringed)
He has also identified GPS tags birds and one with a blue leg ring which was a Juv last year and the number on the collar was 16 (but fitted upside down)
The habit being used on the autumn migration is different from the spring one as Simon explains on his blog about the Glomma river not having sandbanks at this time of year. Therefore the birds have a different staging area to the north.
All fascinating stuff and thanks as Simon says to modern technology.
He has managed to get a count of 144 birds with 7 of our birds fitted with collars in 2011.
3X male and his mate 6Y,
6X male and his mate 6Z
4Y Male (should have his mate 4Z nearby)
7P Male (should have his mate 4T nearby)
6S Male (mate unringed)
He has also identified GPS tags birds and one with a blue leg ring which was a Juv last year and the number on the collar was 16 (but fitted upside down)
The habit being used on the autumn migration is different from the spring one as Simon explains on his blog about the Glomma river not having sandbanks at this time of year. Therefore the birds have a different staging area to the north.
All fascinating stuff and thanks as Simon says to modern technology.
Wednesday, 4 September 2013
Further news on Tag07
News has come through that this bird and possibly some others have moved south out of Sweden and are near the Glomma River NE of Oslo where the stop over on the spring migration. At this stage it looks like they are returning to Scotland on the same flight lines.
We are hoping for some information on the flock size from our contact in Norway.
We are hoping for some information on the flock size from our contact in Norway.
Monday, 2 September 2013
Latest news from Sweden Tag 07
Larry sent a text at the weekend to say that our bird Tag07 has started his migration south but still within Sweden.
It will be interesting to watch the weather this month to see if colder weather in Scandanavia makes the birds commence their autumn movement.
It will be of great interest to see if they use their stopover in Jutland on the way south.
It will be interesting to watch the weather this month to see if colder weather in Scandanavia makes the birds commence their autumn movement.
It will be of great interest to see if they use their stopover in Jutland on the way south.
Thursday, 22 August 2013
Visited the Plateau this week
Had an evening visit around most of the plateau one evening this week. Was pleased to see that most of the fields are looking good with plenty of fresh grass evident. Harvesting seems to have gone well and the farmers should have a good supply of silage for feeding to their cattle during the winter months.
Saw several Sparrowhawks hunting along roadsides which is always fascinating to watch especially when you are driving behind them.
Concluded my trip with a visit to the Black Loch at Limerigg and I was rewarded with a sighting of the local Osprey hunting over the water at the eastern end of the loch. Still not found out where they are nesting but cannot be too far away.
Our bean geese in Sweden will have gone through their moulting stage and be in preparation for their return to Scotland in October. Another season beckons!!
Saw several Sparrowhawks hunting along roadsides which is always fascinating to watch especially when you are driving behind them.
Concluded my trip with a visit to the Black Loch at Limerigg and I was rewarded with a sighting of the local Osprey hunting over the water at the eastern end of the loch. Still not found out where they are nesting but cannot be too far away.
Our bean geese in Sweden will have gone through their moulting stage and be in preparation for their return to Scotland in October. Another season beckons!!
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