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- From the start of April many favourite species of birds make their way back to the UK to enjoy the summer months here.
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As summer moves to autumn, it’s all change in the birding world again as many species move in and out of the UK. In this month’s Nature’s Calendar, we look at what birds to keep an eye out for. Wheatear. While most Swifts are long gone, we can still see some of our summer visitors on the move back to their relatively warmer wintering grounds.
- Bird Migration Facts and Information - The RSPB Wildlife Charity
In the UK, we see a surge in bird migration during the...
- Bird Migration Facts and Information - The RSPB Wildlife Charity
In the UK, we see a surge in bird migration during the spring, when summer visitors like Swifts and Cuckoos arrive, and then again in the autumn, when waders, wildfowl and a whole host of other winter visitors return and summer visitors depart.
May 12, 2018 · Many land here in the UK, leaving places like Africa where there are more predators, more birds competing for nest sites, and often, fewer insects. If our warm, wet summers are good for one thing, it’s the eruption of insects! Here are 12 migrants to look out for.
Where do birds migrate to? Which bird species arrive in the UK in autumn and which ones leave ahead of winter? Looking ahead, which bird species arrive in spring and which ones leave before summer? How do birds fly? How high do birds fly? This BBC Countryfile Magazine guide to bird migration explores all these questions and more.
- Swallow (Hirundo rustica)
- Swift (Apus apus)
- Willow Warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus)
- Common Tern (Sterna hirundo)
- Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus)
- Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita)
- Whitethroat (Sylvia communis)
- Final Thoughts…
One of the most iconic summer visitors to the UK is the swallow. These small, agile birds fly all the way from sub-Saharan Africa, covering an impressive distance of approximately 6,000 miles. Swallows are known for their distinctive forked tails and their ability to catch insects on the wing. Interestingly, swallows often return to the same breedi...
The swift is another aerial acrobat that graces the UK during the summer. These birds undertake a remarkable migration from Africa, where they spend the winter, to breed in the UK. Swifts are incredibly fast flyers, reaching speeds of up to 70 miles per hour. They spend almost their entire lives on the wing, even sleeping and mating in flight. Swif...
The melodious song of the willow warbler can be heard in the UK’s woodlands and gardens during the summer. These small, olive-green birds migrate all the way from sub-Saharan Africa, covering around 3,000 miles. Despite their tiny size, they undertake an incredible journey, often navigating across vast stretches of desert. Willow warblers are known...
The common tern is a graceful seabird that migrates to the UK’s coasts and wetlands during the summer. These elegant birds travel from West Africa, covering distances of over 4,000 miles. Common terns have a distinctive black cap and a slender body built for aerial hunting. They plunge-dive into the water to catch fish, and interestingly, they ofte...
The familiar call of the cuckoo heralds the arrival of summer in the UK. These charismatic birds migrate from their wintering grounds in Africa, covering around 4,000 miles. The cuckoo has a unique reproductive strategy, laying its eggs in the nests of other bird species, such as reed warblers or meadow pipits. The host species unknowingly raise th...
The chiffchaff is a small, insectivorous bird that arrives in the UK during the summer months. These birds undertake a relatively short migration from southern Europe and North Africa, traveling approximately 1,000 miles. Chiffchaffs are named after their distinctive “chiff-chaff” song. They often return to the same breeding territories, with some ...
The whitethroat is a delightful songbird that breeds in the UK’s grasslands and scrub habitats during the summer. These birds migrate from their wintering grounds in sub-Saharan Africa, covering a distance of around 3,000 miles. Male whitethroats are known for their melodious songs, which they use to defend their territories and attract mates. They...
The UK’s summer is a time of avian abundance, with a wide variety of migratory birds making their way to these shores. From the aerial acrobatics of swallows and swifts to the melodic songs of warblers, each species brings its unique charm and contribution to the ecosystem. The journeys undertaken by these birds are awe-inspiring, with some traveli...
Don’t worry if you can’t make it to one of these migration hotspots, as large flocks of migratory birds can be seen all across the UK. In summer, screaming flocks of swifts gather above towns and cites, whilst in October large numbers of redwings and fieldfares arrive from Scandinavia.
Migratory birds start to arrive, ready for the summer. One of the earliest is the rare woodlark, seen from February at places including Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire. It has streaky brown feathers, and you may notice its remarkably short tail and rounded wings when in flight.
