It is hard to see a trend from home. When I go out, I do see missile thrushes. For example last week at sunset, 3 missile thrushes about 400 meters apart each, near Irlam locks on the Flixton side by Wellacre Park.
vic chatterton said
Wed Apr 17 10:05 AM, 2024
I'm just curious as to whether birders around Gtr Manchester are seeing the rapid decline of Mistle Thrushes that I am experiencing locally in Hyde. I have not seen one for 12 months in or from my garden. 3 years ago it was almost impossible not to see or hear
a bird if you spent more than a few minutes in the garden.
Even Collared Doves have declined to an occasional sighting. I used to get up to 6 birds visiting during covid lockdown.
I'm just curious as to whether birders around Gtr Manchester are seeing the rapid decline of Mistle Thrushes that I am experiencing locally in Hyde. I have not seen one for 12 months in or from my garden. 3 years ago it was almost impossible not to see or hear
a bird if you spent more than a few minutes in the garden.
Even Collared Doves have declined to an occasional sighting. I used to get up to 6 birds visiting during covid lockdown.
Vic C.