Monthly Archives: September 2007

No migration last night

Posted on 9/27/2007 by David La Puma

Yup, southerly winds kept birds down again last night. I’m not posting the radar today; too much work for too little information. I’ll paint you the picture though: Very small amount of activity on both the Dover and Ft. Dix … Continue reading →

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“Southern winds; don’t need them around, anyhow…”

Posted on 9/26/2007 by David La Puma

Aren’t those the lyrics to that CCR Skynyrd song? (thanks Dan…what can I say…5:00AM…) Okay, maybe not. But first, let’s do the radar: Frames are every 1/2 hour for reflectivity and velocity, and every hour for the regional composite. Click … Continue reading →

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Sammy the feathered thief of Aberdeen

Posted on 9/25/2007 by David La Puma

It turns out that this gull in Aberdeen Scotland has been regularly stealing Doritos from a local shop. The locals have even begun paying for the chips it steals because the “crime” is so entertaining. Check it out: Thanks to … Continue reading →

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No migration last night

Posted on 9/25/2007 by David La Puma

Despite all the clutter on the radar, none of it appears to have been birds. Here’s the radar from sunset last night through 5:30am this morning. Frames are every 1/2 hour for reflectivity and velocity, and every hour for the … Continue reading →

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The floodgates are open

Posted on 9/24/2007 by David La Puma

Last night marked the largest nocturnal migration event of the season, with the entire eastern flyway lighting up like a Christmas tree. Here’s the radar from sunset last night through 5:00am this morning. Frames are every 1/2 hour for reflectivity … Continue reading →

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