10,000 Birds

MARCH 1, 2024

Black-tailed godwits winter in large numbers on the estuaries of both Norfolk and Suffolk, and we know that nearly all these birds breed in Iceland. In breeding plumage islandica godwits develop a deeper red plumage than their limosa cousins. However, I doubt if it will be returning to Northern Europe this spring.

Lithuania 130

Lithuania Morocco Iceland Ireland 130

10,000 Birds

MAY 18, 2013

The winner gains the accolades and honour of hosting the countries of Greater Europe for the next contest. Europe’s most celebrated songster, the Nightingale, will be signalling his return to the northern breeding grounds. Perhaps it is because there are now 39 entries (how many European countries can you name?) v=zqLmbsFKBDE.

Czech Republic 140

Czech Republic Sweden Pedigree Finland 140

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 17, 2019

These globally threatened raptors breed from Ukraine eastward through Siberia and only a few come to overwinter here. One odd flock of Feral Pigeons above an arable field under deep snow – nothing for them to eat there, but I didn’t give them the attention they deserve and only a few hours later realised that they actually were Stock Doves.

Geese 141

Geese Serbia Birds Estonia 141