Beflügelte Biomasse
Summary
Lenny berichtet von einer Birding-Reise auf die französische Insel Ouessant, wo er trotz schlechter Bedingungen für Küstenvögel zahlreiche Sturmtaucher, Skuas und seltene Arten wie den Zwergadler beobachtete. Der Gast teilt zudem seine Erfolge beim Herbstbirding in Ostfriesland, wo er drei neue Arten für seine Gartenliste, darunter Gelbbauchlaubsänger und Ringelgans, dokumentieren konnte.
Topics discussed
Intro and context: Ouessant island in Brittany
Geography and the unexpected dry weather conditions
Impact of drought on shorebird availability
Sea-watching: Puffins, wind, and visibility issues
Wind direction analysis and a tame juvenile Sanderling
Surprising sighting of a Lesser Kestrel on the island
Sea-watching highlights: Skuas and Common Sandpipers
Other highlights: Rose Starling, Steppes, and Puffin counts
Travel logistics and comparison with Helgoland
Promoting the Zugvogeltage bird race in East Frisia
Notable absences: Ducks, Geese, and Loons
Transition to Lenny's home garden birding in autumn
Garden highlights: Yellow-browed Warbler and Ring-necked Goose
Garden highlight: Steppe Tern identification
Owl ringing: Barn Owl record year and Dutch recapture
Rare recaptures: Redwing from England and Reed Warbler
The importance of documentation and bird migration stories
Siberian Nuthatch invasion in Germany and feeding habits
Call to action: Submit Nuthatch photos and email address
General autumn migration: Chaffinches and Thrushes
Quiz: Guessing Lenny's new Münster species
Listening for thrushes and closing remarks
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