I have used past information to estimate the likely month of arrival of migrants and then recorded the month in which they were first reported in 2016. In the image below this is summarised according to whether the birds were early, on time or late.
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Migrant Arrival dates Spring/Summer 2016
This is a summary of the arrival month of Summer migrants in the Carwoola area. This analysis was sufficiently interesting that I was asked to write it up for Canberra Bird Notes.
I have used past information to estimate the likely month of arrival of migrants and then recorded the month in which they were first reported in 2016. In the image below this is summarised according to whether the birds were early, on time or late.
With most of the birds arriving on time this could be considered a 'normal' year. If anything the birds were later arriving this year, which is a marked contrast to 2015 where most species were early.
I have used past information to estimate the likely month of arrival of migrants and then recorded the month in which they were first reported in 2016. In the image below this is summarised according to whether the birds were early, on time or late.
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Hi mate. Just a note to let you know that a single Forest Kingfisher has taken up residence in the paddock across from us at Galvins Ck Rd near Rossi. I know it is out of range, but we have had all sorts of strange birds drop in this year. Peter Quinton (peter_quinton@me.com) (feel free to delete this comment or to get in touch)
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DeleteThat is a very unusual report. Do you have a photograph of it? Is it still there?
Martin