Overview

Summary
Records#1


Sheet 1: Summary

Selected Species Recs Places Rep% 1st Date 1st Place

Total Species: 38
Alpine Swift 2 2 11.1 25/08/2019 Seis am Schlern E



Woodpigeon 4 3 44.4 25/08/2019 Seis am Schlern E

Total Records: 109
Honey-buzzard 9 6 66.7 25/08/2019 Seis am Schlern E

Complete Lists: 9
Golden Eagle 4 3 0 25/08/2019 Schlern-Rosengarten Nature Park NW

Total Places: 13
Sparrowhawk 1 1 11.1 30/08/2019 Seis am Schlern E



Goshawk 2 1 11.1 27/08/2019 Seis am Schlern E



Buzzard 5 5 22.2 25/08/2019 Seis am Schlern W



Eurasian Pygmy Owl 1 1 0 26/08/2019 Seis am Schlern E



Green Woodpecker 4 3 44.4 25/08/2019 Seis am Schlern E



Grey-headed Woodpecker 4 2 33.3 25/08/2019 Seis am Schlern E



Kestrel 2 2 22.2 26/08/2019 Seiser Alm



Hobby 1 1 11.1 28/08/2019 Schmung Schwaige



Jay 4 3 44.4 25/08/2019 Seis am Schlern E



Nutcracker 6 4 44.4 26/08/2019 Schmung Schwaige



Carrion Crow 7 6 77.8 25/08/2019 Seis am Schlern E



Raven 3 3 0 28/08/2019 Seis am Schlern E



Blue Tit 1 1 11.1 27/08/2019 Seis am Schlern W



Great Tit 4 3 44.4 27/08/2019 Seis am Schlern W



Swallow 7 6 77.8 25/08/2019 Seis am Schlern E



Crag Martin 4 2 33.3 25/08/2019 Seis am Schlern E



House Martin 4 3 44.4 25/08/2019 Seis am Schlern E



Chiffchaff 2 2 22.2 27/08/2019 Seis am Schlern W



Icterine Warbler 1 1 11.1 27/08/2019 Seis am Schlern W



Firecrest 3 2 33.3 25/08/2019 Seis am Schlern E



Blackbird 1 1 11.1 25/08/2019 Seis am Schlern E



Fieldfare 2 2 11.1 27/08/2019 Seis am Schlern W



Mistle Thrush 2 2 22.2 28/08/2019 Schmung Schwaige



Spotted Flycatcher 2 2 22.2 25/08/2019 Seis am Schlern E



Robin 2 2 22.2 28/08/2019 Volser Weiher



Collared Flycatcher 1 1 11.1 29/08/2019 Telfen



Black Redstart 2 2 22.2 26/08/2019 Seiser Alm



House Sparrow 1 1 11.1 26/08/2019 Seiser Alm



Italian Sparrow 3 3 33.3 26/08/2019 Seiser Alm



Grey Wagtail 2 2 22.2 27/08/2019 Seis am Schlern W



Pied/White Wagtail 2 2 22.2 27/08/2019 Seis am Schlern W



(White Wagtail (alba)) 2 2 22.2 27/08/2019 Seis am Schlern W



Chaffinch 2 2 22.2 26/08/2019 Seiser Alm



Common Crossbill 1 1 11.1 26/08/2019 Seiser Alm



Citril Finch 1 1 11.1 26/08/2019 Seiser Alm




Sheet 2: Records#1

Species Scientific name Place Lat Long Date Start time End time Count Breeding status Sensitive Remarkable Comment Habitat notes Breeding details Plumage Direction of flight Activity Pinpoint Source Observer name Visit comments Visit weather comments Part of complete list?
Alpine Swift Tachymarptis melba Waidbruck 46.6006697 11.5330991 31/08/2019 10:30 10:30 8












weather on drive back was sunny, humid, 28C, not best for the driving conditions N
Alpine Swift Tachymarptis melba Seis am Schlern E 46.5443317 11.5737476 25/08/2019 10:20 20:00 1












Weather was warm on hot sunshine at 26C by 13:00; huge clouds were building up and following some dry thunder at 15:00 it poured with rain at 16:00 for an hour without any thunder at all Y
Woodpigeon Columba palumbus Seis am Schlern E 46.5443317 11.5737476 30/08/2019 10:45 12:00 1












in very clear, sunny weather, light and variable breeze, 27C. Visibility was good Y
Woodpigeon Columba palumbus Schmung Schwaige 46.544398 11.5957881 28/08/2019 10:50 13:15 4












hazy sunshine most of day with the occasional shower, virtually calm, 26C, then the most magnificent thunderstorm at dusk with torrential rain and frequent lightning and thunder: we sat outside under the wide eaves with a bit of vino, marvelling at the spectacle Y
Woodpigeon Columba palumbus Seis am Schlern W 46.5443007 11.5500579 27/08/2019 10:30 13:45 21











The Honey-buzzard scene is particularly interesting as the birds are behaving much like those in Northumberland by 10/9 (so 2 weeks earlier here) with the juveniles left alone in their territory and continuing to forage there for a while. The behaviour of the one soaring family party with adult and juveniles up together is also similar to that in Northumberland. The false statements that juvenile Honey-buzzard once fledged do not remain in their breeding areas are based on 1) misidentification of juvenile Honey-buzzard as Common Buzzard, 2) perhaps studies of isolated territories where surrounding habitat is more readily accessible without conflict: something that can only be corrected by an authoritative book on the subject! weather was sunny all-day with none of the thundery showers in the afternoon and evening, max 29C, light and variable winds Y
Woodpigeon Columba palumbus Seis am Schlern E 46.5443317 11.5737476 25/08/2019 10:20 20:00 12












Weather was warm on hot sunshine at 26C by 13:00; huge clouds were building up and following some dry thunder at 15:00 it poured with rain at 16:00 for an hour without any thunder at all Y
Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus Schmung Schwaige 46.544398 11.5957881 30/08/2019 11:25 11:45 1


At Schmung Schwaige (Seis far E) had another juvenile Honey-buzzard present from 11:25-11:45, soaring from 11:36-11:45 to tremendous height and disappearing, almost certainly an emigrant; the rugged habitat is shown here (9318)

1 Juvenile 1 S 1 Migrant



very clear, sunny weather, light and variable breeze, 27C. Visibility was good N
Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus Seis am Schlern E 46.5443317 11.5737476 30/08/2019 10:45 12:00 1 12

At Seis E had 5 raptors of 4 types up together at 11:06: the dark-phase juvenile Honey-buzzard, a male juvenile Goshawk, 2 Common Kestrel, 1 Common Buzzard. They were joined by an adult female Goshawk at 11:10 who spoilt the party by doing some threatening powerful soaring. Here are the piccies of the Honey-buzzard up on own at 11:06 , with Common Buzzard at 11:06, with adult female Goshawk at 11:10 and shot of habitat . The Honey-buzzard floated around over the pasture in the gap in the cliff with the other raptors; it maintained this position in the presence of the juvenile male Goshawk but quickly went higher and disappeared when the adult female Goshawk arrived (9317)

1 Juvenile





in very clear, sunny weather, light and variable breeze, 27C. Visibility was good Y
Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus Telfen 46.553219 11.5605471 29/08/2019 13:30 15:40 1 12

Then went to Telfen (NW of Seis) where walked to Laranz for magnificent views towards the Schlern mountain group. At this viewpoint a large brown shape was caught out of the corner of my eye on the E end of the pasture near the viewpoint, moving a little S by swerving into cover. The pasture runs down steeply towards the NW edge of Seis with Rung Puntschn woods, holding mixed conifers of variable age, on the S side. I didn't see the 'shape' again but what was obvious was the attention of 6 spaced-out Carrion Crow, all perched high on trees in the area and making angry calls from time to time. They slowly moved W so presumed they were watching a juvenile Honey-buzzard keeping very low in the ample cover. The juvenile Honey-buzzard did give the chicken call once at 57s on the clip, with Carrion Crow calling at the start; I give a quick summary to my elder sister at the end of the clip. Some piccies of the habitat are shown here (9316).

1 Juvenile




This is not a new Honey-buzzard site, being the one identified in Seis W on 25/8 (9311) and 27/8 (9313) at about 1120m asl; the sites found complete a circle around Seis am Schlern. Did take some piccies of suitable habitat for Honey-buzzard at Katzenloch, 1km N of Telfen and 1.8 km N of Ring Puntschn, height 1100m asl weather cloudy with light rain showers up to early afternoon then sunny and warm 26C, almost calm Y
Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus Schmung Schwaige 46.544398 11.5957881 28/08/2019 10:50 13:15 2 12

Honey-buzzard survey continues to go well, getting another juvenile in the gap between Ratzes at 1300m asl (Seis E) and Bocia de Mont at a peak marked 1753m asl; suspect it may have been bred a little further E in Schmung Schwaige area at 1811m asl; this one was up at 11:39 doing flap-flap-glide through the tops of the tall conifers on the ridge before coming down on pastureland behind; another juvenile was up floating over the ridge a little to N where the Hobby were seen at 12:12; some habitat shots were taken (9315). This is the 5th site found, did not expect such success at high altitude. There was plenty of pastureland between the wooded areas, some of it being actively worked for winter food for the cattle

2 Juvenile





hazy sunshine most of day with the occasional shower, virtually calm, 26C, then the most magnificent thunderstorm at dusk with torrential rain and frequent lightning and thunder: we sat outside under the wide eaves with a bit of vino, marvelling at the spectacle Y
Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus Marinzen 46.5543816 11.5779915 27/08/2019 12:10 12:10 1 12

Final raptor was another juvenile Honey-buzzard to NE of Seis at 12:21, a new site Marinzen (1400m asl), with intimate mixture of alpine pasture and woods with tall spruce. The dark-phase juvenile was floating low-down over the edge of the high wood, possibly also in (9314).

1 Juvenile





weather was sunny all-day with none of the thundery showers in the afternoon and evening, max 29C, light and variable winds N
Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus Seis am Schlern W 46.5443007 11.5500579 27/08/2019 10:30 13:45 3 12

Had to wait for one hour before the family party emerged over Rung Puntschn, a female Honey-buzzard together with 2 dark-phase juvenile. She kept above them throughout the flight from 11:29-11:33 with the 2 juvenile keeping close to each other initially well below. At the top of the soar the 3 birds all met together before diving back to ground again. One of the birds was captured low-down over the nest-site wood at 11:35. Piccies are here of birds, coming down into habitat with further shots of habitat taken earlier (9313).

1 Adult Female, 2 Juvenile




The Honey-buzzard scene is particularly interesting as the birds are behaving much like those in Northumberland by 10/9 (so 2 weeks earlier here) with the juveniles left alone in their territory and continuing to forage there for a while. The behaviour of the one soaring family party with adult and juveniles up together is also similar to that in Northumberland. The false statements that juvenile Honey-buzzard once fledged do not remain in their breeding areas are based on 1) misidentification of juvenile Honey-buzzard as Common Buzzard, 2) perhaps studies of isolated territories where surrounding habitat is more readily accessible without conflict: something that can only be corrected by an authoritative book on the subject! weather was sunny all-day with none of the thundery showers in the afternoon and evening, max 29C, light and variable winds Y
Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus Seiser Alm 46.5442576 11.6216343 26/08/2019 11:10 15:00 1 12

a dark-phase Honey-buzzard juvenile, brought the Common Buzzard up in the air by flying through their territory. The Honey-buzzard was floating over open pastureland complete with musical cows, which looked a little brown, maybe past its best for the cows, and was clearly foraging at 1780m asl. Have some piccies of the bird and the habitat, which looks able to hold Honey-buzzard if there's a mixture of tall trees and pastureland in the area (9312). The site is 4km from Seis am Schlern E so just about room for another site between them. Wonder how high they really go! 1800m is 6000 feet!

1 Juvenile





weather was much the same as yesterday, 26C, virtually calm, sunny morning, cloud increasing at 14:00, thunderstorms at 16:00, light rain in evening. Everything is very green Y
Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus Seis am Schlern W 46.5443007 11.5500579 25/08/2019 11:30 12:30 2 12

Two more medium-sized raptors were up together at distance to the W of Seis at 12:24: a female Honey-buzzard, soaring high and another smaller bird in the haze, a weak-flying juvenile, keeping well below. So this is another Honey-buzzard territory, c2.5km W (classical spacing) of the other site on the W side of Seis, in a large conifer plantation near Rung Puntschn at 1120m asl. The habitat is shown here from long-range (9311).

1 Adult Female, 1 Juvenile





Weather was warm on hot sunshine at 26C by 13:00; huge clouds were building up and following some dry thunder at 15:00 it poured with rain at 16:00 for an hour without any thunder at all N
Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus Seis am Schlern E 46.5443317 11.5737476 25/08/2019 10:20 20:00 1 12

Today's first star was a juvenile Honey-buzzard in Seis am Schlern, on E side in a craggy area near Ratzes at 1300m asl, covered in tall spruce trees with much pasture on NW side. The dark-phase juvenile flew across the valley from E to W at 11:31 landing in some dense vegetation on the W side of the craggy gorge (9310). Suspect that as long as there are the upland summer-grazing meadows and some trees around, Honey-buzzard will not care too much about the altitude. Had a walk mid-afternoon, up to the presumed site, where near the top of the ski-lift heard 3 chicken-calls from the juvenile Honey-buzzard from a Scots Pine plantation. This is confirmed breeding, amazing for a day's work in a completely new area!

1 Juvenile





Weather was warm on hot sunshine at 26C by 13:00; huge clouds were building up and following some dry thunder at 15:00 it poured with rain at 16:00 for an hour without any thunder at all Y
Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos Gabels Mull 46.5154311 11.5547888 30/08/2019 16:00 16:20 2 12

spotted 2 more Golden Eagle, adult and juvenile in floating and diving action from 16:16-16:21, plus a family group of 7 Raven at 16:03 on top of an enormous crag at Gabels Mull, 2389m asl.

1 Adult, 1 Juvenile





very clear, sunny weather, light and variable breeze, 27C N
Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos Hammerwand 46.4915788 11.5509569 28/08/2019 15:35 15:35 1


Had an adult Golden Eagle nearby, lifting off a peak to SE at 15:36 at Hammerwand 2128m asl, 4 km away, bringing total to 3 of this species

1 Adult





hazy sunshine most of day with the occasional shower, virtually calm, 26C N
Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos Schlern-Rosengarten Nature Park NW 46.505898 11.5933033 26/08/2019 10:30 10:30 2


While waiting for the (free) bus to take us to the start of the chair lift at 10:30-10:33 (not free, €16 return) had a pair of Golden Eagle adult at the same place as yesterday, Schlern Burgstall (Schlern-Rosengarten Nature Park NW) 2500m asl

2 Adult





weather was much the same as yesterday, 26C, virtually calm, sunny morning, cloud increasing at 14:00, thunderstorms at 16:00, light rain in evening. Everything is very green N
Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos Schlern-Rosengarten Nature Park NW 46.505898 11.5933033 25/08/2019 12:15 12:15 1


Also had an adult Golden Eagle up from the NW shoulder of the peak Schlern at 12:17 at Schlern-Rosengarten Nature Park NW.

1 Adult





Weather was warm on hot sunshine at 26C by 13:00; huge clouds were building up and following some dry thunder at 15:00 it poured with rain at 16:00 for an hour without any thunder at all. N
Sparrowhawk Accipiter nisus Seis am Schlern E 46.5443317 11.5737476 30/08/2019 10:45 12:00 1 12

Near to base had a juvenile female Sparrowhawk out hunting at 11:13 so good morning for accipiter

1 Juvenile Female





in very clear, sunny weather, light and variable breeze, 27C. Visibility was good Y
Goshawk Accipiter gentilis Seis am Schlern E 46.5443317 11.5737476 30/08/2019 10:45 12:00 2 12

At Seis E had 5 raptors of 4 types up together at 11:06: the dark-phase juvenile Honey-buzzard, a male juvenile Goshawk, 2 Common Kestrel, 1 Common Buzzard. They were joined by an adult female Goshawk at 11:10 who spoilt the party by doing some threatening powerful soaring. Here are the piccies of the Honey-buzzard up on own at 11:06 , with Common Buzzard at 11:06, with adult female Goshawk at 11:10 and shot of habitat . The Honey-buzzard floated around over the pasture in the gap in the cliff with the other raptors; it maintained this position in the presence of the juvenile male Goshawk but quickly went higher and disappeared when the adult female Goshawk arrived (9317)

1 Adult Female, 1 Juvenile Male





in very clear, sunny weather, light and variable breeze, 27C. Visibility was good Y
Goshawk Accipiter gentilis Seis am Schlern E 46.5443317 11.5737476 27/08/2019 12:05 12:05 1


Next star was a male Goshawk up at 12:05 over craggy dense woodland to E (Seis am Schlern E); he went off quickly to hunt.

1 Adult Male





weather was sunny all-day with none of the thundery showers in the afternoon and evening, max 29C, light and variable winds N
Buzzard Buteo buteo Kollmann 46.5828354 11.529163 31/08/2019 10:20 10:20 2


slightly apart








weather on drive back was sunny, humid, 28C, not best for the driving conditions N
Buzzard Buteo buteo Seis am Schlern E 46.5443317 11.5737476 30/08/2019 10:45 12:00 1


up with other raptors








in very clear, sunny weather, light and variable breeze, 27C. Visibility was good Y
Buzzard Buteo buteo Seiser Alm 46.5442576 11.6216343 26/08/2019 11:10 15:00 2 12

2 Common Buzzard (adult, juvenile) and yes a dark-phase Honey-buzzard juvenile, which had clearly brought the Common Buzzard up in the air by flying through their territory

1 Adult, 1 Juvenile





weather was much the same as yesterday, 26C, virtually calm, sunny morning, cloud increasing at 14:00, thunderstorms at 16:00, light rain in evening. Everything is very green Y
Buzzard Buteo buteo Schmung Schwaige 46.544398 11.5957881 26/08/2019 11:00 11:00 2












weather was much the same as yesterday, 26C, virtually calm, sunny morning, cloud increasing at 14:00, thunderstorms at 16:00, light rain in evening. Everything is very green. N
Buzzard Buteo buteo Seis am Schlern W 46.5443007 11.5500579 25/08/2019 11:30 12:30 1


A Common Buzzard was in the same area at 13:20.








Weather was warm on hot sunshine at 26C by 13:00; huge clouds were building up and following some dry thunder at 15:00 it poured with rain at 16:00 for an hour without any thunder at all N
Eurasian Pygmy Owl Glaucidium passerinum Seis am Schlern E 46.5443317 11.5737476 26/08/2019 23:00 23:00 1


As going to bed at 23:00 had a small owl fly across the garden; it did not call but was clearly smaller than Little Owl and spruce habitat is ideal for Pygmy Owl so that's the id








weather was much the same as yesterday, 26C, virtually calm, sunny morning, cloud increasing at 14:00, thunderstorms at 16:00, light rain in evening. Everything is very green N
Green Woodpecker Picus viridis Seis am Schlern E 46.5443317 11.5737476 30/08/2019 10:45 12:00 1












in very clear, sunny weather, light and variable breeze, 27C. Visibility was good Y
Green Woodpecker Picus viridis Schmung Schwaige 46.544398 11.5957881 28/08/2019 10:50 13:15 2












hazy sunshine most of day with the occasional shower, virtually calm, 26C, then the most magnificent thunderstorm at dusk with torrential rain and frequent lightning and thunder: we sat outside under the wide eaves with a bit of vino, marvelling at the spectacle Y
Green Woodpecker Picus viridis Seis am Schlern W 46.5443007 11.5500579 27/08/2019 10:30 13:45 1











The Honey-buzzard scene is particularly interesting as the birds are behaving much like those in Northumberland by 10/9 (so 2 weeks earlier here) with the juveniles left alone in their territory and continuing to forage there for a while. The behaviour of the one soaring family party with adult and juveniles up together is also similar to that in Northumberland. The false statements that juvenile Honey-buzzard once fledged do not remain in their breeding areas are based on 1) misidentification of juvenile Honey-buzzard as Common Buzzard, 2) perhaps studies of isolated territories where surrounding habitat is more readily accessible without conflict: something that can only be corrected by an authoritative book on the subject! weather was sunny all-day with none of the thundery showers in the afternoon and evening, max 29C, light and variable winds Y
Green Woodpecker Picus viridis Seis am Schlern E 46.5443317 11.5737476 25/08/2019 10:20 20:00 1


calling








Weather was warm on hot sunshine at 26C by 13:00; huge clouds were building up and following some dry thunder at 15:00 it poured with rain at 16:00 for an hour without any thunder at all Y
Grey-headed Woodpecker Picus canus Seis am Schlern E 46.5443317 11.5737476 30/08/2019 10:45 12:00 1












in very clear, sunny weather, light and variable breeze, 27C. Visibility was good Y
Grey-headed Woodpecker Picus canus Seis am Schlern E 46.5443317 11.5737476 29/08/2019 11:30 11:30 1












weather cloudy with light rain showers up to early afternoon then sunny and warm 26C, almost calm N
Grey-headed Woodpecker Picus canus Schmung Schwaige 46.544398 11.5957881 28/08/2019 10:50 13:15 1












hazy sunshine most of day with the occasional shower, virtually calm, 26C, then the most magnificent thunderstorm at dusk with torrential rain and frequent lightning and thunder: we sat outside under the wide eaves with a bit of vino, marvelling at the spectacle Y
Grey-headed Woodpecker Picus canus Seis am Schlern E 46.5443317 11.5737476 25/08/2019 10:20 20:00 1


calling








Weather was warm on hot sunshine at 26C by 13:00; huge clouds were building up and following some dry thunder at 15:00 it poured with rain at 16:00 for an hour without any thunder at all Y
Kestrel Falco tinnunculus Seis am Schlern E 46.5443317 11.5737476 30/08/2019 10:45 12:00 2


up with other raptors








in very clear, sunny weather, light and variable breeze, 27C. Visibility was good Y
Kestrel Falco tinnunculus Seiser Alm 46.5442576 11.6216343 26/08/2019 11:10 15:00 1


This walk was very productive seeing a juvenile Kestrel

1 Juvenile





weather was much the same as yesterday, 26C, virtually calm, sunny morning, cloud increasing at 14:00, thunderstorms at 16:00, light rain in evening. Everything is very green Y
Hobby Falco subbuteo Schmung Schwaige 46.544398 11.5957881 28/08/2019 10:50 13:15 2 3

Also had a pair of Hobby high up on a ridge a little to the E of the chair-lift at 11:57

1 Adult Female, 1 Adult Male





hazy sunshine most of day with the occasional shower, virtually calm, 26C, then the most magnificent thunderstorm at dusk with torrential rain and frequent lightning and thunder: we sat outside under the wide eaves with a bit of vino, marvelling at the spectacle Y
Jay Garrulus glandarius Seis am Schlern E 46.5443317 11.5737476 30/08/2019 10:45 12:00 1












in very clear, sunny weather, light and variable breeze, 27C. Visibility was good Y
Jay Garrulus glandarius Schmung Schwaige 46.544398 11.5957881 28/08/2019 10:50 13:15 2












hazy sunshine most of day with the occasional shower, virtually calm, 26C, then the most magnificent thunderstorm at dusk with torrential rain and frequent lightning and thunder: we sat outside under the wide eaves with a bit of vino, marvelling at the spectacle Y
Jay Garrulus glandarius Seis am Schlern W 46.5443007 11.5500579 27/08/2019 10:30 13:45 1











The Honey-buzzard scene is particularly interesting as the birds are behaving much like those in Northumberland by 10/9 (so 2 weeks earlier here) with the juveniles left alone in their territory and continuing to forage there for a while. The behaviour of the one soaring family party with adult and juveniles up together is also similar to that in Northumberland. The false statements that juvenile Honey-buzzard once fledged do not remain in their breeding areas are based on 1) misidentification of juvenile Honey-buzzard as Common Buzzard, 2) perhaps studies of isolated territories where surrounding habitat is more readily accessible without conflict: something that can only be corrected by an authoritative book on the subject! weather was sunny all-day with none of the thundery showers in the afternoon and evening, max 29C, light and variable winds Y
Jay Garrulus glandarius Seis am Schlern E 46.5443317 11.5737476 25/08/2019 10:20 20:00 3












Weather was warm on hot sunshine at 26C by 13:00; huge clouds were building up and following some dry thunder at 15:00 it poured with rain at 16:00 for an hour without any thunder at all Y
Nutcracker Nucifraga caryocatactes Seis am Schlern E 46.5443317 11.5737476 30/08/2019 10:45 12:00 2












in very clear, sunny weather, light and variable breeze, 27C. Visibility was good Y
Nutcracker Nucifraga caryocatactes Seis am Schlern E 46.5443317 11.5737476 29/08/2019 11:30 11:30 1












weather cloudy with light rain showers up to early afternoon then sunny and warm 26C, almost calm N
Nutcracker Nucifraga caryocatactes Schmung Schwaige 46.544398 11.5957881 28/08/2019 10:50 13:15 20












hazy sunshine most of day with the occasional shower, virtually calm, 26C, then the most magnificent thunderstorm at dusk with torrential rain and frequent lightning and thunder: we sat outside under the wide eaves with a bit of vino, marvelling at the spectacle Y
Nutcracker Nucifraga caryocatactes Seis am Schlern W 46.5443007 11.5500579 27/08/2019 10:30 13:45 3











The Honey-buzzard scene is particularly interesting as the birds are behaving much like those in Northumberland by 10/9 (so 2 weeks earlier here) with the juveniles left alone in their territory and continuing to forage there for a while. The behaviour of the one soaring family party with adult and juveniles up together is also similar to that in Northumberland. The false statements that juvenile Honey-buzzard once fledged do not remain in their breeding areas are based on 1) misidentification of juvenile Honey-buzzard as Common Buzzard, 2) perhaps studies of isolated territories where surrounding habitat is more readily accessible without conflict: something that can only be corrected by an authoritative book on the subject! weather was sunny all-day with none of the thundery showers in the afternoon and evening, max 29C, light and variable winds Y
Nutcracker Nucifraga caryocatactes Seiser Alm 46.5442576 11.6216343 26/08/2019 11:10 15:00 19


seen regularly, flying around in groups of 1-3








weather was much the same as yesterday, 26C, virtually calm, sunny morning, cloud increasing at 14:00, thunderstorms at 16:00, light rain in evening. Everything is very green Y
Nutcracker Nucifraga caryocatactes Schmung Schwaige 46.544398 11.5957881 26/08/2019 11:00 11:00 4












weather was much the same as yesterday, 26C, virtually calm, sunny morning, cloud increasing at 14:00, thunderstorms at 16:00, light rain in evening. Everything is very green. N
Carrion Crow Corvus corone Seis am Schlern E 46.5443317 11.5737476 30/08/2019 10:45 12:00 4












in very clear, sunny weather, light and variable breeze, 27C. Visibility was good Y
Carrion Crow Corvus corone Telfen 46.553219 11.5605471 29/08/2019 13:30 15:40 9


I didn't see the 'shape' again but what was obvious was the attention of 6 spaced-out Carrion Crow, all perched high on trees in the area and making angry calls from time to time. They slowly moved W so presumed they were watching a juvenile Honey-buzzard keeping very low in the ample cover. The juvenile Honey-buzzard did give the chicken call once at 57s on the clip , with Carrion Crow calling at the start







This is not a new Honey-buzzard site, being the one identified in Seis W on 25/8 (9311) and 27/8 (9313) at about 1120m asl; the sites found complete a circle around Seis am Schlern. Did take some piccies of suitable habitat for Honey-buzzard at Katzenloch, 1km N of Telfen and 1.8 km N of Ring Puntschn, height 1100m asl weather cloudy with light rain showers up to early afternoon then sunny and warm 26C, almost calm Y
Carrion Crow Corvus corone Kastelruth 46.5637691 11.5633141 29/08/2019 12:30 13:30 6












weather cloudy with light rain showers up to early afternoon then sunny and warm 26C, almost calm Y
Carrion Crow Corvus corone Schmung Schwaige 46.544398 11.5957881 28/08/2019 10:50 13:15 8












hazy sunshine most of day with the occasional shower, virtually calm, 26C, then the most magnificent thunderstorm at dusk with torrential rain and frequent lightning and thunder: we sat outside under the wide eaves with a bit of vino, marvelling at the spectacle Y
Carrion Crow Corvus corone Seis am Schlern W 46.5443007 11.5500579 27/08/2019 10:30 13:45 7











The Honey-buzzard scene is particularly interesting as the birds are behaving much like those in Northumberland by 10/9 (so 2 weeks earlier here) with the juveniles left alone in their territory and continuing to forage there for a while. The behaviour of the one soaring family party with adult and juveniles up together is also similar to that in Northumberland. The false statements that juvenile Honey-buzzard once fledged do not remain in their breeding areas are based on 1) misidentification of juvenile Honey-buzzard as Common Buzzard, 2) perhaps studies of isolated territories where surrounding habitat is more readily accessible without conflict: something that can only be corrected by an authoritative book on the subject! weather was sunny all-day with none of the thundery showers in the afternoon and evening, max 29C, light and variable winds Y
Carrion Crow Corvus corone Seiser Alm 46.5442576 11.6216343 26/08/2019 11:10 15:00 2












weather was much the same as yesterday, 26C, virtually calm, sunny morning, cloud increasing at 14:00, thunderstorms at 16:00, light rain in evening. Everything is very green Y
Carrion Crow Corvus corone Seis am Schlern E 46.5443317 11.5737476 25/08/2019 10:20 20:00 20


20 to roost, 9 of these seen during the day



20 Roosting



Weather was warm on hot sunshine at 26C by 13:00; huge clouds were building up and following some dry thunder at 15:00 it poured with rain at 16:00 for an hour without any thunder at all Y
Raven Corvus corax Gabels Mull 46.5154311 11.5547888 30/08/2019 16:00 16:20 7 12

spotted 2 more Golden Eagle, adult and juvenile in floating and diving action from 16:16-16:21, plus a family group of 7 Raven at 16:03 on top of an enormous crag at Gabels Mull, 2389m asl.








very clear, sunny weather, light and variable breeze, 27C N
Raven Corvus corax Hammerwand 46.4915788 11.5509569 28/08/2019 15:35 15:35 1


soaring high








hazy sunshine most of day with the occasional shower, virtually calm, 26C N
Raven Corvus corax Seis am Schlern E 46.5443317 11.5737476 28/08/2019 12:10 12:10 2


around Ratzes area, in territory








hazy sunshine most of day with the occasional shower, virtually calm, 26C, then the most magnificent thunderstorm at dusk with torrential rain and frequent lightning and thunder: we sat outside under the wide eaves with a bit of vino, marvelling at the spectacle! N
Blue Tit Cyanistes caeruleus Seis am Schlern W 46.5443007 11.5500579 27/08/2019 10:30 13:45 2











The Honey-buzzard scene is particularly interesting as the birds are behaving much like those in Northumberland by 10/9 (so 2 weeks earlier here) with the juveniles left alone in their territory and continuing to forage there for a while. The behaviour of the one soaring family party with adult and juveniles up together is also similar to that in Northumberland. The false statements that juvenile Honey-buzzard once fledged do not remain in their breeding areas are based on 1) misidentification of juvenile Honey-buzzard as Common Buzzard, 2) perhaps studies of isolated territories where surrounding habitat is more readily accessible without conflict: something that can only be corrected by an authoritative book on the subject! weather was sunny all-day with none of the thundery showers in the afternoon and evening, max 29C, light and variable winds Y
Great Tit Parus major Volser Weiher 46.5229168 11.5233375 30/08/2019 14:40 17:20 2











did do complete count and took some more shots of a promising Honey-buzzard site very clear, sunny weather, light and variable breeze, 27C Y
Great Tit Parus major Telfen 46.553219 11.5605471 29/08/2019 13:30 15:40 5











This is not a new Honey-buzzard site, being the one identified in Seis W on 25/8 (9311) and 27/8 (9313) at about 1120m asl; the sites found complete a circle around Seis am Schlern. Did take some piccies of suitable habitat for Honey-buzzard at Katzenloch, 1km N of Telfen and 1.8 km N of Ring Puntschn, height 1100m asl weather cloudy with light rain showers up to early afternoon then sunny and warm 26C, almost calm Y
Great Tit Parus major Volser Weiher 46.5229168 11.5233375 28/08/2019 14:00 16:50 6











Habitat looked suitable for Honey-buzzard with lake, ponds, tall trees and pasture; maybe they've fledged and gone already hazy sunshine most of day with the occasional shower, virtually calm, 26C Y
Great Tit Parus major Seis am Schlern W 46.5443007 11.5500579 27/08/2019 10:30 13:45 1











The Honey-buzzard scene is particularly interesting as the birds are behaving much like those in Northumberland by 10/9 (so 2 weeks earlier here) with the juveniles left alone in their territory and continuing to forage there for a while. The behaviour of the one soaring family party with adult and juveniles up together is also similar to that in Northumberland. The false statements that juvenile Honey-buzzard once fledged do not remain in their breeding areas are based on 1) misidentification of juvenile Honey-buzzard as Common Buzzard, 2) perhaps studies of isolated territories where surrounding habitat is more readily accessible without conflict: something that can only be corrected by an authoritative book on the subject! weather was sunny all-day with none of the thundery showers in the afternoon and evening, max 29C, light and variable winds Y
Swallow Hirundo rustica Seis am Schlern E 46.5443317 11.5737476 30/08/2019 10:45 12:00 11












in very clear, sunny weather, light and variable breeze, 27C. Visibility was good Y
Swallow Hirundo rustica Kastelruth 46.5637691 11.5633141 29/08/2019 12:30 13:30 1












weather cloudy with light rain showers up to early afternoon then sunny and warm 26C, almost calm Y
Swallow Hirundo rustica Volser Weiher 46.5229168 11.5233375 28/08/2019 14:00 16:50 5











Habitat looked suitable for Honey-buzzard with lake, ponds, tall trees and pasture; maybe they've fledged and gone already hazy sunshine most of day with the occasional shower, virtually calm, 26C Y
Swallow Hirundo rustica Schmung Schwaige 46.544398 11.5957881 28/08/2019 10:50 13:15 63






55 S




hazy sunshine most of day with the occasional shower, virtually calm, 26C, then the most magnificent thunderstorm at dusk with torrential rain and frequent lightning and thunder: we sat outside under the wide eaves with a bit of vino, marvelling at the spectacle Y
Swallow Hirundo rustica Seis am Schlern W 46.5443007 11.5500579 27/08/2019 10:30 13:45 15






6 S



The Honey-buzzard scene is particularly interesting as the birds are behaving much like those in Northumberland by 10/9 (so 2 weeks earlier here) with the juveniles left alone in their territory and continuing to forage there for a while. The behaviour of the one soaring family party with adult and juveniles up together is also similar to that in Northumberland. The false statements that juvenile Honey-buzzard once fledged do not remain in their breeding areas are based on 1) misidentification of juvenile Honey-buzzard as Common Buzzard, 2) perhaps studies of isolated territories where surrounding habitat is more readily accessible without conflict: something that can only be corrected by an authoritative book on the subject! weather was sunny all-day with none of the thundery showers in the afternoon and evening, max 29C, light and variable winds Y
Swallow Hirundo rustica Seiser Alm 46.5442576 11.6216343 26/08/2019 11:10 15:00 4












weather was much the same as yesterday, 26C, virtually calm, sunny morning, cloud increasing at 14:00, thunderstorms at 16:00, light rain in evening. Everything is very green Y
Swallow Hirundo rustica Seis am Schlern E 46.5443317 11.5737476 25/08/2019 10:20 20:00 4












Weather was warm on hot sunshine at 26C by 13:00; huge clouds were building up and following some dry thunder at 15:00 it poured with rain at 16:00 for an hour without any thunder at all Y
Crag Martin Ptyonoprogne rupestris Seis am Schlern E 46.5443317 11.5737476 30/08/2019 10:45 12:00 2












in very clear, sunny weather, light and variable breeze, 27C. Visibility was good Y
Crag Martin Ptyonoprogne rupestris Seis am Schlern E 46.5443317 11.5737476 29/08/2019 11:30 11:30 1












weather cloudy with light rain showers up to early afternoon then sunny and warm 26C, almost calm N
Crag Martin Ptyonoprogne rupestris Schmung Schwaige 46.544398 11.5957881 28/08/2019 10:50 13:15 2












hazy sunshine most of day with the occasional shower, virtually calm, 26C, then the most magnificent thunderstorm at dusk with torrential rain and frequent lightning and thunder: we sat outside under the wide eaves with a bit of vino, marvelling at the spectacle Y
Crag Martin Ptyonoprogne rupestris Seis am Schlern E 46.5443317 11.5737476 25/08/2019 10:20 20:00 4












Weather was warm on hot sunshine at 26C by 13:00; huge clouds were building up and following some dry thunder at 15:00 it poured with rain at 16:00 for an hour without any thunder at all Y
House Martin Delichon urbicum Seis am Schlern E 46.5443317 11.5737476 30/08/2019 10:45 12:00 3












in very clear, sunny weather, light and variable breeze, 27C. Visibility was good Y
House Martin Delichon urbicum Schmung Schwaige 46.544398 11.5957881 28/08/2019 10:50 13:15 8












hazy sunshine most of day with the occasional shower, virtually calm, 26C, then the most magnificent thunderstorm at dusk with torrential rain and frequent lightning and thunder: we sat outside under the wide eaves with a bit of vino, marvelling at the spectacle Y
House Martin Delichon urbicum Seis am Schlern W 46.5443007 11.5500579 27/08/2019 10:30 13:45 7











The Honey-buzzard scene is particularly interesting as the birds are behaving much like those in Northumberland by 10/9 (so 2 weeks earlier here) with the juveniles left alone in their territory and continuing to forage there for a while. The behaviour of the one soaring family party with adult and juveniles up together is also similar to that in Northumberland. The false statements that juvenile Honey-buzzard once fledged do not remain in their breeding areas are based on 1) misidentification of juvenile Honey-buzzard as Common Buzzard, 2) perhaps studies of isolated territories where surrounding habitat is more readily accessible without conflict: something that can only be corrected by an authoritative book on the subject! weather was sunny all-day with none of the thundery showers in the afternoon and evening, max 29C, light and variable winds Y
House Martin Delichon urbicum Seis am Schlern E 46.5443317 11.5737476 25/08/2019 10:20 20:00 13












Weather was warm on hot sunshine at 26C by 13:00; huge clouds were building up and following some dry thunder at 15:00 it poured with rain at 16:00 for an hour without any thunder at all Y
Chiffchaff Phylloscopus collybita Schmung Schwaige 46.544398 11.5957881 28/08/2019 10:50 13:15 1












hazy sunshine most of day with the occasional shower, virtually calm, 26C, then the most magnificent thunderstorm at dusk with torrential rain and frequent lightning and thunder: we sat outside under the wide eaves with a bit of vino, marvelling at the spectacle Y
Chiffchaff Phylloscopus collybita Seis am Schlern W 46.5443007 11.5500579 27/08/2019 10:30 13:45 1











The Honey-buzzard scene is particularly interesting as the birds are behaving much like those in Northumberland by 10/9 (so 2 weeks earlier here) with the juveniles left alone in their territory and continuing to forage there for a while. The behaviour of the one soaring family party with adult and juveniles up together is also similar to that in Northumberland. The false statements that juvenile Honey-buzzard once fledged do not remain in their breeding areas are based on 1) misidentification of juvenile Honey-buzzard as Common Buzzard, 2) perhaps studies of isolated territories where surrounding habitat is more readily accessible without conflict: something that can only be corrected by an authoritative book on the subject! weather was sunny all-day with none of the thundery showers in the afternoon and evening, max 29C, light and variable winds Y
Icterine Warbler Hippolais icterina Seis am Schlern W 46.5443007 11.5500579 27/08/2019 10:30 13:45 1


on rowan berries







The Honey-buzzard scene is particularly interesting as the birds are behaving much like those in Northumberland by 10/9 (so 2 weeks earlier here) with the juveniles left alone in their territory and continuing to forage there for a while. The behaviour of the one soaring family party with adult and juveniles up together is also similar to that in Northumberland. The false statements that juvenile Honey-buzzard once fledged do not remain in their breeding areas are based on 1) misidentification of juvenile Honey-buzzard as Common Buzzard, 2) perhaps studies of isolated territories where surrounding habitat is more readily accessible without conflict: something that can only be corrected by an authoritative book on the subject! weather was sunny all-day with none of the thundery showers in the afternoon and evening, max 29C, light and variable winds Y
Firecrest Regulus ignicapilla Seis am Schlern E 46.5443317 11.5737476 30/08/2019 10:45 12:00 4












in very clear, sunny weather, light and variable breeze, 27C. Visibility was good Y
Firecrest Regulus ignicapilla Volser Weiher 46.5229168 11.5233375 28/08/2019 14:00 16:50 4











Habitat looked suitable for Honey-buzzard with lake, ponds, tall trees and pasture; maybe they've fledged and gone already hazy sunshine most of day with the occasional shower, virtually calm, 26C Y
Firecrest Regulus ignicapilla Seis am Schlern E 46.5443317 11.5737476 25/08/2019 10:20 20:00 4












Weather was warm on hot sunshine at 26C by 13:00; huge clouds were building up and following some dry thunder at 15:00 it poured with rain at 16:00 for an hour without any thunder at all Y
Blackbird Turdus merula Seis am Schlern E 46.5443317 11.5737476 25/08/2019 10:20 20:00 3












Weather was warm on hot sunshine at 26C by 13:00; huge clouds were building up and following some dry thunder at 15:00 it poured with rain at 16:00 for an hour without any thunder at all Y
Fieldfare Turdus pilaris Seis am Schlern E 46.5443317 11.5737476 27/08/2019 12:05 12:05 8












weather was sunny all-day with none of the thundery showers in the afternoon and evening, max 29C, light and variable winds N
Fieldfare Turdus pilaris Seis am Schlern W 46.5443007 11.5500579 27/08/2019 10:30 13:45 4


on rowan berries







The Honey-buzzard scene is particularly interesting as the birds are behaving much like those in Northumberland by 10/9 (so 2 weeks earlier here) with the juveniles left alone in their territory and continuing to forage there for a while. The behaviour of the one soaring family party with adult and juveniles up together is also similar to that in Northumberland. The false statements that juvenile Honey-buzzard once fledged do not remain in their breeding areas are based on 1) misidentification of juvenile Honey-buzzard as Common Buzzard, 2) perhaps studies of isolated territories where surrounding habitat is more readily accessible without conflict: something that can only be corrected by an authoritative book on the subject! weather was sunny all-day with none of the thundery showers in the afternoon and evening, max 29C, light and variable winds Y
Mistle Thrush Turdus viscivorus Telfen 46.553219 11.5605471 29/08/2019 13:30 15:40 2











This is not a new Honey-buzzard site, being the one identified in Seis W on 25/8 (9311) and 27/8 (9313) at about 1120m asl; the sites found complete a circle around Seis am Schlern. Did take some piccies of suitable habitat for Honey-buzzard at Katzenloch, 1km N of Telfen and 1.8 km N of Ring Puntschn, height 1100m asl weather cloudy with light rain showers up to early afternoon then sunny and warm 26C, almost calm Y
Mistle Thrush Turdus viscivorus Schmung Schwaige 46.544398 11.5957881 28/08/2019 10:50 13:15 18


in single flock








hazy sunshine most of day with the occasional shower, virtually calm, 26C, then the most magnificent thunderstorm at dusk with torrential rain and frequent lightning and thunder: we sat outside under the wide eaves with a bit of vino, marvelling at the spectacle Y
Spotted Flycatcher Muscicapa striata Telfen 46.553219 11.5605471 29/08/2019 13:30 15:40 6 12

Two species of flycatcher confirmed the site is insect rich: 1 Collared Flycatcher juvenile, 6 Spotted Flycatcher in 2 family groups







This is not a new Honey-buzzard site, being the one identified in Seis W on 25/8 (9311) and 27/8 (9313) at about 1120m asl; the sites found complete a circle around Seis am Schlern. Did take some piccies of suitable habitat for Honey-buzzard at Katzenloch, 1km N of Telfen and 1.8 km N of Ring Puntschn, height 1100m asl weather cloudy with light rain showers up to early afternoon then sunny and warm 26C, almost calm Y
Spotted Flycatcher Muscicapa striata Seis am Schlern E 46.5443317 11.5737476 25/08/2019 10:20 20:00 2












Weather was warm on hot sunshine at 26C by 13:00; huge clouds were building up and following some dry thunder at 15:00 it poured with rain at 16:00 for an hour without any thunder at all Y
Robin Erithacus rubecula Seis am Schlern E 46.5443317 11.5737476 30/08/2019 10:45 12:00 1












in very clear, sunny weather, light and variable breeze, 27C. Visibility was good Y
Robin Erithacus rubecula Volser Weiher 46.5229168 11.5233375 28/08/2019 14:00 16:50 1











Habitat looked suitable for Honey-buzzard with lake, ponds, tall trees and pasture; maybe they've fledged and gone already hazy sunshine most of day with the occasional shower, virtually calm, 26C Y
Collared Flycatcher Ficedula albicollis Telfen 46.553219 11.5605471 29/08/2019 13:30 15:40 1 12

Two species of flycatcher confirmed the site is insect rich: 1 Collared Flycatcher juvenile, 6 Spotted Flycatcher in 2 family groups

1 Juvenile




This is not a new Honey-buzzard site, being the one identified in Seis W on 25/8 (9311) and 27/8 (9313) at about 1120m asl; the sites found complete a circle around Seis am Schlern. Did take some piccies of suitable habitat for Honey-buzzard at Katzenloch, 1km N of Telfen and 1.8 km N of Ring Puntschn, height 1100m asl weather cloudy with light rain showers up to early afternoon then sunny and warm 26C, almost calm Y
Black Redstart Phoenicurus ochruros Seis am Schlern W 46.5443007 11.5500579 27/08/2019 10:30 13:45 1











The Honey-buzzard scene is particularly interesting as the birds are behaving much like those in Northumberland by 10/9 (so 2 weeks earlier here) with the juveniles left alone in their territory and continuing to forage there for a while. The behaviour of the one soaring family party with adult and juveniles up together is also similar to that in Northumberland. The false statements that juvenile Honey-buzzard once fledged do not remain in their breeding areas are based on 1) misidentification of juvenile Honey-buzzard as Common Buzzard, 2) perhaps studies of isolated territories where surrounding habitat is more readily accessible without conflict: something that can only be corrected by an authoritative book on the subject! weather was sunny all-day with none of the thundery showers in the afternoon and evening, max 29C, light and variable winds Y
Black Redstart Phoenicurus ochruros Seiser Alm 46.5442576 11.6216343 26/08/2019 11:10 15:00 1












weather was much the same as yesterday, 26C, virtually calm, sunny morning, cloud increasing at 14:00, thunderstorms at 16:00, light rain in evening. Everything is very green Y
House Sparrow Passer domesticus Seiser Alm 46.5442576 11.6216343 26/08/2019 11:10 15:00 1


1 male, possibly an intergrade with Italian Sparrow

1 Adult Male





weather was much the same as yesterday, 26C, virtually calm, sunny morning, cloud increasing at 14:00, thunderstorms at 16:00, light rain in evening. Everything is very green Y
Italian Sparrow Passer italiae Volser Weiher 46.5229168 11.5233375 28/08/2019 14:00 16:50 2











Habitat looked suitable for Honey-buzzard with lake, ponds, tall trees and pasture; maybe they've fledged and gone already hazy sunshine most of day with the occasional shower, virtually calm, 26C Y
Italian Sparrow Passer italiae Schmung Schwaige 46.544398 11.5957881 28/08/2019 10:50 13:15 4












hazy sunshine most of day with the occasional shower, virtually calm, 26C, then the most magnificent thunderstorm at dusk with torrential rain and frequent lightning and thunder: we sat outside under the wide eaves with a bit of vino, marvelling at the spectacle Y
Italian Sparrow Passer italiae Seiser Alm 46.5442576 11.6216343 26/08/2019 11:10 15:00 4












weather was much the same as yesterday, 26C, virtually calm, sunny morning, cloud increasing at 14:00, thunderstorms at 16:00, light rain in evening. Everything is very green Y
Grey Wagtail Motacilla cinerea Schmung Schwaige 46.544398 11.5957881 28/08/2019 10:50 13:15 1












hazy sunshine most of day with the occasional shower, virtually calm, 26C, then the most magnificent thunderstorm at dusk with torrential rain and frequent lightning and thunder: we sat outside under the wide eaves with a bit of vino, marvelling at the spectacle Y
Grey Wagtail Motacilla cinerea Seis am Schlern W 46.5443007 11.5500579 27/08/2019 10:30 13:45 1











The Honey-buzzard scene is particularly interesting as the birds are behaving much like those in Northumberland by 10/9 (so 2 weeks earlier here) with the juveniles left alone in their territory and continuing to forage there for a while. The behaviour of the one soaring family party with adult and juveniles up together is also similar to that in Northumberland. The false statements that juvenile Honey-buzzard once fledged do not remain in their breeding areas are based on 1) misidentification of juvenile Honey-buzzard as Common Buzzard, 2) perhaps studies of isolated territories where surrounding habitat is more readily accessible without conflict: something that can only be corrected by an authoritative book on the subject! weather was sunny all-day with none of the thundery showers in the afternoon and evening, max 29C, light and variable winds Y
White Wagtail (alba) Motacilla alba alba Seis am Schlern E 46.5443317 11.5737476 30/08/2019 10:45 12:00 1












in very clear, sunny weather, light and variable breeze, 27C. Visibility was good Y
White Wagtail (alba) Motacilla alba alba Seis am Schlern W 46.5443007 11.5500579 27/08/2019 10:30 13:45 1











The Honey-buzzard scene is particularly interesting as the birds are behaving much like those in Northumberland by 10/9 (so 2 weeks earlier here) with the juveniles left alone in their territory and continuing to forage there for a while. The behaviour of the one soaring family party with adult and juveniles up together is also similar to that in Northumberland. The false statements that juvenile Honey-buzzard once fledged do not remain in their breeding areas are based on 1) misidentification of juvenile Honey-buzzard as Common Buzzard, 2) perhaps studies of isolated territories where surrounding habitat is more readily accessible without conflict: something that can only be corrected by an authoritative book on the subject! weather was sunny all-day with none of the thundery showers in the afternoon and evening, max 29C, light and variable winds Y
Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs Volser Weiher 46.5229168 11.5233375 30/08/2019 14:40 17:20 5











did do complete count and took some more shots of a promising Honey-buzzard site very clear, sunny weather, light and variable breeze, 27C Y
Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs Seiser Alm 46.5442576 11.6216343 26/08/2019 11:10 15:00 2












weather was much the same as yesterday, 26C, virtually calm, sunny morning, cloud increasing at 14:00, thunderstorms at 16:00, light rain in evening. Everything is very green Y
Common Crossbill Loxia curvirostra Seiser Alm 46.5442576 11.6216343 26/08/2019 11:10 15:00 2


2 singles








weather was much the same as yesterday, 26C, virtually calm, sunny morning, cloud increasing at 14:00, thunderstorms at 16:00, light rain in evening. Everything is very green Y
Citril Finch Carduelis citrinella Seiser Alm 46.5442576 11.6216343 26/08/2019 11:10 15:00 35


single flock, feeding on ground








weather was much the same as yesterday, 26C, virtually calm, sunny morning, cloud increasing at 14:00, thunderstorms at 16:00, light rain in evening. Everything is very green Y