Migration Blog

Migration Blog

Spring and autumn can be exciting times for anyone who watches birds. Thanks to data submitted by volunteers to BirdTrack, we are able to follow the arrival and departure of migrants through the seasons.

During the months when migration is at its peak, the Migration Blog (migblog) will predict which species you may see in the coming week and where best to look for migrant birds. It might be that cold northerlies put the brakes on any movement, or that high pressure over the continent unlocks one of the largest movements of the season - keep up to date here so you know when and where to see these well-travelled visitors.

27 Sep 2024

The weather forecasts for the end of last week were correct and easterly winds did arrive.

Read 27 Sep

20–27 Sep 2024

The westerly winds affected the northern half of the UK and brought a Tennessee Warbler.

Read 20–27 Sep

13–20 Sep 2024

Weather forecasts for last week weren’t too far off and birds arrived along the east coast.

Read 13–20 Sep

24 Aug–1 Sep 2024

Although meteorological autumn begins on 1 Sep, some migration has been underway for weeks.

Read 24 Aug–01 Sep

7 Jun 2024

Warm southerlies in mid-March got the spring migration rolling with the arrival of an Osprey.

Read 7 Jun

31 May–7 Jun 2024

It might be beginning to feel like spring migration is over, but there are still birds on the move.

Read 31 May–7 Jun