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News From Falsterbo, Sweden

Posted Oct 21, 2024 by Stephen Menzie
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Learn more about the Sweden: Fall Migration at Falsterbo tour

Stephen Menzie reports from a week of migration-watching and birding at Falsterbo, southern Sweden: It was a week of two halves, with perfect weather conditions during the first part of week seeing us catch up with a host of migrants, including some surprises, while wet and windy weather during the second half of the week saw us heading inland in search of some of southern Sweden’s resident species. 

Expected migrants included raptors such as Marsh Harriers…
Expected migrants included raptors such as Marsh Harriers…
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… Red Kites...
… Red Kites...
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…and Eurasian Sparrowhawks.
…and Eurasian Sparrowhawks.
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Common Chiffchaffs were numerous…
Common Chiffchaffs were numerous…
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…as were Meadow Pipits.
…as were Meadow Pipits.
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Surprises included a migrating Lesser Spotted Eagle and this Red-breasted Goose.
Surprises included a migrating Lesser Spotted Eagle and this Red-breasted Goose.
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The lagoon at Falsterbo held several species of shorebird, including elegant Pied Avocets.
The lagoon at Falsterbo held several species of shorebird, including elegant Pied Avocets.
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Resident species seen included this Tawny Owl – this photograph was taken a few days after the group enjoyed views of what was presumably the same bird, living locally in Falsterbo Park.
Resident species seen included this Tawny Owl – this photograph was taken a few days after the group enjoyed views of what was presumably the same bird, living locally in Falsterbo Park.
Stephen Menzie