HAS THE WEATHER PLAYED A ROLE IN BRINGING UNUSUAL BIRDS TO BRITAIN DURING 2016?

With our position on the edge of northwest Europe, the UK receives air masses from all points of the compass during the year adding to the natural variability of our weather. This fact is known by meteorologists and birdwatchers because when air masses approach the UK during bird migration times – principally spring and autumn – then exotic birds from other parts of the world can unexpectedly arrive on our shores.CLICK ON LINK