It is reckoned that we have c214 birds back on the Slamannan Plateau. There have been quite a bit of observation during the last week and the above figure is not exact.
The birds have not been seen within the past week at Luckenburn but favouring areas in and around Oakersdyke Farm, Parkhead Farm and south of Easter Jawcraig.
Other interesting birds are the large numbers of Pinkfeet (c2000) using Gardrum Moss for roosting.
Monday, 16 October 2017
Sunday, 8 October 2017
Update from Slamannan
Great news to report. After coming ashore near Norwich our flock of bean geese have arrived safely in their usual wintering haunts.
I was out yesterday afternoon and found c100 birds near Slamannan. Tag27 & 29 arrived later having stopped overnight yesterday near Selkirk.
GPS information showed that this group flew north to Edinburgh before turning west for their winter quarters rather than fly a shorter route between Selkirk and Slamannan.
Thinking is that with two new juveniles in tow their parents were showing them the Forth estuary and the normal route of arriving in Scotland. (Only a guess)
I was out yesterday afternoon and found c100 birds near Slamannan. Tag27 & 29 arrived later having stopped overnight yesterday near Selkirk.
GPS information showed that this group flew north to Edinburgh before turning west for their winter quarters rather than fly a shorter route between Selkirk and Slamannan.
Thinking is that with two new juveniles in tow their parents were showing them the Forth estuary and the normal route of arriving in Scotland. (Only a guess)
Friday, 6 October 2017
Dramatic update on Tag29 today
All
Tag29 and probably 27 et al have arrived onshore in the UK at Norwich. No wonder I cannot find them at Slamannan.
We will sit back and see how long it takes them to come north!!
Attached map.
Tag29 and probably 27 et al have arrived onshore in the UK at Norwich. No wonder I cannot find them at Slamannan.
We will sit back and see how long it takes them to come north!!
Attached map.
Monday, 2 October 2017
Update from Slamannan 02 October 2017
A visit in sunshine this afternoon found the flock of 18 bean geese sitting quietly together at LuckenBurn Farm
The strong westerlies will no doubt hold up the rest of the flock from making the north sea crossing.
Watch out for a weather/wind change which will probably make the others sitting in Norway move.
The strong westerlies will no doubt hold up the rest of the flock from making the north sea crossing.
Watch out for a weather/wind change which will probably make the others sitting in Norway move.
Thursday, 28 September 2017
Update for this week. Slamannan Bean Goose flock
Hi All
Pleased to report that we have had a small flock of 18 birds seen on the plateau this past few days.
Simon in Norway tells me that there is a Taiga Bean Geese movment taking place at present with birds being seen in the south of the country.
Hope they don't try and cross the North Sea tomorrow as strong SE winds are forecast.
Pleased to report that we have had a small flock of 18 birds seen on the plateau this past few days.
Simon in Norway tells me that there is a Taiga Bean Geese movment taking place at present with birds being seen in the south of the country.
Hope they don't try and cross the North Sea tomorrow as strong SE winds are forecast.
Friday, 15 September 2017
Latest update on Slamannan bean geese in Norway
Simon Rix has been out busy monitoring our bean geese in his local area around the Glomma River NE of Oslo.
He has seen 136 birds and been able to read some collars and even managed to identify some juveniles.
Our pair Tags 27/29 appear to have raised a brood of two again this year but only a few other juveniles appear to be present.
His blog site is worth visiting to update yourself with the 'action' and photographs, (oslobirder.blogspot.co.uk)
I attach below a photograph taken recently in Norway of our birds courtesy of Simon.
He has seen 136 birds and been able to read some collars and even managed to identify some juveniles.
Our pair Tags 27/29 appear to have raised a brood of two again this year but only a few other juveniles appear to be present.
His blog site is worth visiting to update yourself with the 'action' and photographs, (oslobirder.blogspot.co.uk)
I attach below a photograph taken recently in Norway of our birds courtesy of Simon.
Tuesday, 22 August 2017
News from Sweden on UCOL27 and UCOL29
Today news has come in that bean goose UCOL27 is alive and well with her collar transmitter fully charged up and letting us know that she is well with her mate UCOL29 alongside.
Information is being downloaded as we speak and it may give us a clue whether they have bred this year.
Great news indeed that the collars are still functioning.
Information is being downloaded as we speak and it may give us a clue whether they have bred this year.
Great news indeed that the collars are still functioning.
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