As Steve and Anna have remarked, the corvid roost at Dale at the moments must be spectacular – we haven’t exactly seen it but we do see streams of birds heading in that directoin each night as we sup a G&T in the conservatory. Dave Astins mentioned up to 1000 corvids on the shore at the Gann and when we did our WEBS count on Tuesday, also at the Gann, we were accompanied by a flock of about 500 Jackdaws feeding on the grass in noisy chacking groups. A question though – why are Jackdaws so seemingly successful when other birds with similar feeding requirements (Rooks, Starlings) are not doing so well?
Woodpigeons are also on the move – over the last week batches of up to 100 have been flying down the valley behind our house in a southerly direction. On the way to the continent I think.
Rosemary Royle