Megan le Fey Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Just this moment I saw a long skein of the cranes coming back. I heard them first, that trilling, warbling sort of muttering, I searched the sky and there they were, far-ish away but unmistakable. Isn't it a bit early for them? We usually get quite a lot of them coming over so I shall be watching for more.[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suze01 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 There have been quite a few sightings. Report yours and track other's [url=http://champagne-ardenne.lpo.fr/grues/point_sur_la_migration.htm]here[/url]. It's exciting seeing them - Spring is on its way [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 I saw a small group of maybe 12 on monday, the morning spells of bright warm weather must be fooling them. The lizards have been out for the last few weeks and sadly lots of dead toads heading for the ponds. Heres to spring... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avinalarf Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 After the bulk of birds migrated in December we continued to see saw small groups flying WSW right through January - we saw the the last formation on Jan 25th - just after the heavy snowfalls. Now we're already expecting their return. Chris pp - is this unusual? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris pp Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Not really unusual if you are in the south west, from Indre down, it's a staggered migration and a lot of birds stay in the north east of France. I suppose this winter being mild meant that some stragglers arrived very late and the return seems to have started about the earliest that you could expect but it's often not much more than a brief stay and then off again. They really aren't looking for warm weather, just moving away from excessive cold and snow which covers their food sources.Buzzards have started making their nest in my garden, all just a wee bit early.Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micksyl Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 150 overhead on the Gers /Landes Border at Cazaubon this afternoon - Heading directly NorthAmazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dago Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Saw a formation of around 30 heading North over Peyrebrune in the Lot on Tuesday at around 17.30.best regards[IMG]http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g130/dago49/Dago3.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Vette Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Have had 3 fly overs today with groups of around 50. It is great when they are flying low and swoop around trying to catch the thermals. It didnt take them long to reach a great height. The only downside was gun shot as they flew over, fortunately they were much too high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Vette Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 should have included our location - near to Ste Foy le Grande - Region 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avinalarf Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Around a thousand so far today - flying NE. Eastern Haute Vienne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooky Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 They came right over the house , Chef Boutonne, at 8am this morning. Stunning; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judyc Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 [:)]Thousands have flown overhead this afternoon over the last couple of hours. What a magnificent site! I had been so envious of everybody else reporting their sightings last autumn.We are about 20k SE of Agen in Lot-et-Garonne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suninfrance Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Heard them night before last. Does this really mean Spring is on the way. I hope so, I'm getting really fed up with the rain, rain, rain. Want to see some nice sunshine and start organising my garden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris pp Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Migration paths.[IMG]http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q73/unautremonde/Oddments/migration-paths-cranes.jpg[/IMG] Overwinter sites in France.[IMG]http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q73/unautremonde/Oddments/Map-cranes-overwinter.jpg[/IMG]Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris pp Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Approx 2,800 have just passed directly over my garden for the last 20 minutes heading NNE.Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lautrec Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 We saw two separate fights of appox 2 or 300 passing over Nanteuil en Vallee this afternoon. Fantastic sight!. My wife, always the optimist said,"Here comes the bird flu!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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