In the 80's and up to about 1995, you could drive on the Route 29 corridor from Culpeper, VA to 66 and see literally rivers of birds. The flow was especially magnificent in sections with the backdrop of the mountains. I also visited a wildlife refuge in NE NC and videod Artic tundra swans in huge numbers. When changing areas to feed, a few birds start and suddenly you have a wedge tornado shaped flying formation that is incredible to see. Alas now days I see fewer birds anytime of the year. I still stop and look/listen when I get the chance to see the birds.
In the 80's and up to about 1995, you could drive on the Route 29 corridor from Culpeper, VA to 66 and see literally rivers of birds. The flow was especially magnificent in sections with the backdrop of the mountains. I also visited a wildlife refuge in NE NC and videod Artic tundra swans in huge numbers. When changing areas to feed, a few birds start and suddenly you have a wedge tornado shaped flying formation that is incredible to see. Alas now days I see fewer birds anytime of the year. I still stop and look/listen when I get the chance to see the birds.