Natural History Wanderings

The Guardian reports

Early springs mean food for young of arrivals from west Africa has already disappeared; this year they face the opposite problem.

Migratory birds, especially those long-distance travellers that winter in sub-Saharan Africa, are struggling with the effects of climate change. Specifically, the trend towards earlier springs is causing problems, because when they arrive at their usual time – between mid-April and early May – nature’s calendar has shifted forwards and spring is almost over.

Read more  Climate disruption to UK seasons causes problems for migratory birds | Birds | The Guardian