September,s weather could also , surprise, surprise!, be described as changeable. Temperatures ranged from a sunny 22deg c, down to 0deg c with a light dusting of snow on the hills at the end of the month. Most of the Summer visiting bird species have now left the area, and are being replaced by our Winter visiting bird species.
Wildlife highlights included:
Mountain Ash or Rowan trees becoming fully laden with their bright red berries, and the Thrush species wasting no time in enjoying this bountiful harvest.
The arrival in our area of Winter visitors from further North such as Greylag & Brent Geese & Whooper Swans.
The mixed woodland flocks grew noticeably larger, with some having 100+ birds of up to 9 different species.
Lots of sightings of 'purple poo' in the forests - the result of many different species of birds and animals feasting on the abundant crop of blaeberries.
Dippers started to sing again along the riverbanks - very noticeable & enjoyable as not many species of birds sing at this time of year (see pic)
The Red Deer began to 'roar' towards the end of the month, in preparation for the forthcoming 'rutting season''.
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