Country diary: What a privilege it is to witness bird migration on such a scale | Country diary
The Guardian · · g2640101
Poole, Dorset: At this time of year, migrants are constantly on the move here, whether leaving, arriving or just stopping to refuel With the sadness of our summer migrants departing the UK for another year comes the joy of our wintering birds returning. Working in conservation at Poole harbour, I’m out most days, connected to the ebb and flow of this change. As it is one of the largest natural harbours in the world, and located on the East Atlantic Flyway , birds are constantly on the move here, whether leaving, arriving or stopping to refuel. Continue reading...