Storks

[Flywaver]

I am out in Lithuania for a long weekend and Storks nest all over. A couple have arrived at one end of the village i am at, and i guess at the other end at a nest site the others are on there way on migration. Do any Storks ever stray into the UK? Very interesting to watch as they like to walk along the garden searching for grubs etc.
Pretty sure i have seen a Black Redstart in the garden too

[ron1863]

I'm not too sure but there may be one or two around the Norfolk Broads are, a beautiful bird thatI would love to see in the U.K.

[aeshna5]

Originally Posted by ron1863

I'm not too sure but there may be one or two around the Norfolk Broads are, a beautiful bird thatI would love to see in the U.K.

I think you may be getting mixed up with the small resident flock of Cranes that reside in that area, though White Storks can turn up just about anywhere- some are escapes + others are genuine vagrants.

[Flywaver]

Yeah there are Cranes at Lakenheath RSPB. At Whipsnade Zoo the Storks there could go anywhere but they seem pretty happy where they are.

[Rob_D]

Yes, the odd White Stork does turn up as a vagrants, but there are also a few escaped ones. I don't think they've ever really been established breeding in Britain though.

FYI - there was a White Stork seen yesterday afternoon near Bishop's Storkford.

[ron1863]

Originally Posted by aeshna5

I think you may be getting mixed up with the small resident flock of Cranes that reside in that area, though White Storks can turn up just about anywhere- some are escapes + others are genuine vagrants.

Your correct

[effie39]

I saw a White Stork from a bridge crossing the M4 near Reading with a load of birders........ That was quite a few years ago!.

[Flywaver]

This is ironic as i have just been out on bike and saw two Cranes picking along a field. Although they were wary of me. Nice call they have.

[aeshna5]

Originally Posted by Flywaver

This is ironic as i have just been out on bike and saw two Cranes picking along a field. Although they were wary of me. Nice call they have.

The sound of bugling Cranes is amazing! Imagine seeing 1000's together as they occur in parts of Europe + farther afield.

[effie39]

Cranes. In the Gallocanta region of Northern Spain which is famous for cranes, you are guaranteed to see large concentrations. They get them in their thousands between late October and late February. The birders cannot get too close as the locals keep an eye on viewing but are so proud of their winter visitors. I was lucky to be there in December a few years back. A mind-blowing experience.