Hi all, Last night I heard my first flight calling overseas. Currently I am in Chester, England and had a decent number of migrants this morning. Not sure what to expect for numbers here, but I was hearing 8-10 thrushes per minute during the peak, typically less though. I am guessing Song/ mistle Thrush, also had what sounded like Willow Warbler, many unknown. Will need to learn more night flight calls here! Had a number of shorebirds pass over as well, greenshank, lapwing, redshank, green sandpiper?, golden plover, etc. Looking forwrd to the next several weeks in Europe! Any advice from any of you as to what you are hearing this time of year? I will be mostly in UK for the next week, then spending most the rest of my time in France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy. I also hope to spend some time in the alps listening to nocturnal migration, possibly col de bretolet. Anyway, be interestd in what to expect and some sample calls if any of you have them to share! I am doing some recording so will hopefully have something good to share as well.
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