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In honor of the king of butterflies. Watchers tell us that the winter migration of the monarch to Mexico is over - those that are going to make it or were headed there (many do stay in warm southern states), have arrived. Soon the winter count will begin and we will know just how much of a miracle this amazing journey is for this year.
Lots of birds in the air tonight. Time to get out and look for new arrivals. Last week saw heavier migration. Check out Cornell Lab's migration forecasts at birdcast.info
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Bird migration forecast maps show predicted nocturnal migration 3 hours after local sunset and are updated every 6 hours. Colorado State University and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology currently produce these forecasts.
Lincoln's Sparrow
Well, this makes 102. I actually even hit 103 with the spring migration happening right now but I have photos of what 103 is ( white eyed vireo ) Anyway..back to the Lincolns. A fairly plain looking little brown bird to most, I noticed when looking out the door its streaking was different and so was the chest spot, I thought, could this be a Lincolns finally????? And it flew off. Figures. Well later when checking again, sure enough, there it was, back and searching for seeds and this time, I was able to see that indeed it is a Lincoln's Sparrow. These little birds breed in the Northern US and Canada and winter in the Southern States. It appears they like to be warm as MO is a stopping point only during spring and fall migrations. Ive only actually seen this sparrow one other time, and the only reason I know is pure luck. I was taking photos of white crowned sparrows and in the brush with them, theres a slightly out of focus but identifiable Lincolns. So needless to say, having one come into the yard and allow for photos is pretty cool. Its been here for 2 days now, and I dont expect it much longer but its welcome as long as it wants.
Large flocks of shorebirds are starting to congregate along the shores of the Great Salt Lake. This saltwater lake is a major migratory stopover for millions of birds and is in danger of drying up due to water overuse and climate change. In 2021 it reached its lowest level in recorded history.
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Qui peut me préciser le nom de ces oiseaux migrateurs venus du nord et qui se sont posés près de chez moi?
Wie kan mij vertellen de namen van deze trekvogels uit het noorden en die zijn ontstaan in de buurt van mij?
Who can tell me the names of these migratory birds from the north and that arose near me?
Merci. Dank u wel. Thank you.
Grâce à votre aide , j'ai pu déterminer , avec certitude, le nom de ces oiseaux.
Ce sont effectivement des oies égyptiennes; elles se sont installées en Belgique et sont devenues sédentaires.
Merci Ă tous.
With your help, I was able to determine with certainty the names of these birds.
These are indeed Egyptian geese; they settled in Belgium and became sedentary.
Thank you all.
In the Masai Mara, the wildebeest and zebras migrate from the Serengeti to the Mara in Kenya following the rains. Over 2 million animals take the trek. If you've ever seen the National Geographic specials of them crossing the river with hungry crocodiles in wait, then you've seen footage of this amazing park.
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Isle of Wight
This is my final upload from this holiday. I also made a video that you might like to take a look at..
Each year, the European honey buzzard (*Pernis apivorus*) undertakes a remarkable migratory journey that includes crossing the Strait of Gibraltar, a narrow waterway separating Europe from Africa. This crossing is a crucial leg in their migration between breeding grounds in northern and central Europe and wintering areas in sub-Saharan Africa. The Strait, only about 14 kilometers wide at its narrowest point, serves as a natural bottleneck for migrating raptors, including the honey buzzard. Favorable wind currents and thermals enable the birds to conserve energy during this demanding flight. The migration typically peaks in late summer and early autumn, with thousands of honey buzzards soaring over the Strait in broad, swirling flocks known as “kettles,” offering an awe-inspiring spectacle for birdwatchers and a testament to the endurance of these long-distance travelers.
This image was achieved using a slow shutter speed while focusing on geese flying overhead during a vivid sunset over South Dakota.
Another soft focus image, constructive criticism always welcome
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Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Aves
Order:Anseriformes
Family:Anatidae
Genus:Anser
Species:A. serrirostris
Binomial name
Anser serrirostris
The tundra bean goose (Anser serrirostris) is a goose that breeds in northern Siberia. This and the taiga bean goose are recognised as separate species by the American Ornithological Society and International Ornithologists' Union, but are considered a single species by other authorities (collectively called bean goose). It is migratory and winters further south in Asia. The taiga and tundra bean goose diverged about 2.5 million years ago and established secondary contact ca. 60,000 years ago, resulting in extensive gene flow.
Rather large, dark gray-brown goose with typically small orange patch on bill, and orange legs. In flight lacks contrasting pale forewing areas of Pink-footed Goose and Graylag Goose. Not always safely told in the field from Taiga Bean Goose, but Tundra averages a shorter and thicker bill, vs. the longer, more sloping bill of Taiga. Breeds on tundra and winters in farmland and wetlands, where it associates readily with other geese.
The length ranges from 68 to 90 cm (27–35 in), wingspan from 140 to 174 cm (55–69 in) and weight from 1.7–4 kg (3.7–8.8 lb).[2] In the nominate subspecies, males average 3.2 kg (7.1 lb) and females average 2.84 kg (6.3 lb).[2] The bill is black at the base and tip, with an orange band across the middle; the legs and feet are also bright orange.
The upper wing-coverts are dark brown, as in the white-fronted goose (Anser albifrons) and the lesser white-fronted goose (A. erythropus), but differing from these in having narrow white fringes to the feathers.
The voice is a loud honking, higher pitched in the smaller subspecies.
The closely related pink-footed goose (A. brachyrhynchus) has the bill short, bright pink in the middle, and the feet also pink, the upper wing-coverts being nearly of the same bluish-grey as in the greylag goose.
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Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus)
[order] Anseriformes | [family] Anatidae | [latin] Cygnus cygnus | [UK] Whooper Swan | [FR] Cygne chanteur | [DE] Singschwan | [ES] Cisne Cantor | [IT] Cigno selvatico | [NL] Wilde Zwaan | [IRL] Eala GhlĂłrach
spanwidth min.: 205 cm
spanwidth max.: 235 cm
size min.: 140 cm
size max.: 160 cm
Breeding
incubation min.: 31 days
incubation max.: 42 days
fledging min.: 78 days
fledging max.: 96 days
broods 1
eggs min.: 3
eggs max.: 5
Physical characteristics
Size is similar to the Mute Swan, but there are noticeable differences. Whooper Swans have a yellow and black beak, a more rigid neck bearing in activiy as well as at rest, and, finally, their wings produce a musical sound when they fly. Their feathers are entirely white and their webbed feet are black. Juveniles show a greyish brown plumage. After one year, they get their adult one.
The Whooper Swan can also be mistaken for the Bewick Swan whose he's very close. There are two ways to differentiate them: the Whooper Swan is much bigger, with a longer neck and a more angulous head, and the beak's yellow/black layout is different. While the Whooper's Swan beak looks globally yellow with just a black tip, the Bewick's Swan's one is mainly black with a yellow base, sometimes half yellow, half black. Unlike the Mute Swan, it never raises its wings above its back when it swims and its neck is straighter.
Habitat
Winters on low agricultural land, generally not far from coast. Breeds in northern zones, on shallow fresh waters: pools, lakes and rivers in wooded country. Rarely in tundra.
Other details
Cygnus cygnus breeds mainly in Iceland, Fennoscandia and northern Russia, but winters patchily across much of Europe, which constitutes >50% of its global wintering range. Its European wintering population is relatively large (>65,000 individuals), and was stable between 1970-1990. Although there were declines in a handful of countries during 1990-2000, most European wintering populations-including key ones in Denmark and Germany-were broadly stable or increased, and the species underwent a large increase overall.
Whooper Swans nest mainly in Eurasian boreal regions. They split in three distinct groups. The most occidental one, with a stable population of about 16 000 individuals, nests in Iceland. The central one nests in Scandinavia and Occidental Russia. It is estimated at 59 000 individuals, regularly increasing. The most oriental group is located in Siberia. Its population, estimated at 17 000 individuals, is probably decreasing. These groups migrate south beginning autumn with the first cold days. The occidental group leaves Iceland for the British Isles, North Sea and Channel coasts, as far as the farthest point of Brittany. The oriental group sets up on Caspian and Black Sea shores. The Scandinavian group is the one that has the shortest migration. During winter, Whooper Swans, like Bewick Swans, spend a great deal of time grazing.
Feeding
Essentially vegetarian. It eats aquatic plants and uses all parts of it (stems, leaves, roots, shoots). It also graze in prairies, like geese. It may eat small invertebrates, but it's a minor part of their diet.
Conservation
This species has a large range, with an estimated global Extent of Occurrence of 10,000,000 km². It has a large global population estimated to be 180,000 individuals (Wetlands International 2002). Global population trends have not been quantified, but the species is not believed to approach the thresholds for the population decline criterion of the IUCN Red List (i.e. declining more than 30% in ten years or three generations). For these reasons, the species is evaluated as Least Concern. [conservation status from birdlife.org]
Breeding
Pairs unite for lifetime. Males are very active in nest building. Their nest is bulky and made essentially with stems and leaves. The bottom is covered with twigs, leaves and feathers. In April-May, the female lays 4 to 7 eggs and sits on for 5 to 6 weeks. Chicks are precocious and are carried on the female's back under the male's aggressive watch and protection. Taking flight occurs 87 to 90 days after hatching.
Migration
Migratory. Part of Icelandic population remains in winter. Migrates southwards to temperate areas, sporadically in more southern latitudes in cold winters; vagrant to USA and Pakistan.
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Can we pretend that airplanes in the night sky are like shooting stars?