These birds were first reported on Wednesday by Josh Jones, whose Mum had seen them from her office window on an industrial estate in the small town of Bourne in Lincolnshire. She initially reported 3, but on my arrival I managed to count 12, but this quickly turned into 21! The birds seemed very nervous and flew at the slightest noise and movement, most unlike typical Waxwings. They were feeding on Rowan and Hawthorn berries, but were also 'fly-catching' from the top of a Sycamore tree, behaviour that has been present in all the Waxwings that I have seen so far this year. It is still fairly mild and with the presence of insects the birds are taking full advantage in order to get a mixed diet.
As can be seen from the photos, the sun was a little bit shy, to say the least, but I am sure there will be more opportunities this winter, one which looks like another 'irruption' year for this crested wonder.
Another lovely set of images John, I never grow weary of seeing these handsome winter visitors :)
ReplyDeleteThanks David,
DeleteI can't get enough of Waxwings either! Hopefully there will be lots more this winter!
J
No need to apologise for another waxwing post - just love them - hoping to get some photos myself tomorrow when I go on a waxwing hunt round North Wales!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sharon!
DeleteGood luck on your quest, I think that they have started arriving in Wales now.
J
Fabulous pictures, we are going try and track some Waxwings down the weekend.
ReplyDeleteThanks Heather!
DeleteThere are more and more coming into the country every day, so hopefully you will see some! Good luck!
J
HI John...Just fascinating these birds are I could watch and listen to then for hour...watch ..well that is if you can keep up with them !! : )
ReplyDeleteGreat photo again John, I don't
get tired of seeing them!!
Grace
Hi Grace,
DeleteThank you. Yes, I could watch them for hours, such charismatic birds! They do tend to move around a lot though, very annoying! ;)
J
Lovely series of photos John. I must pay more attention to the areas around here with plenty of berries.
ReplyDeleteThanks John,
DeleteYes, keep your eyes peeled because these birds are coming to a Rowan tree near you soon! :)
J
Beautiful, beautiful Waxwings, and guess what... I saw some Cedar Waxwings yesterday, but got only dark images, for it was really early dawn hour...maybe today. Happy weekend~
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary,
DeleteWow, I would love to see a Cedar Waxwing, a real 'mega' here in the U.K. I hope you have better luck in your quest for photos!
Have a good weekend too. :)
J
Under the conditions you managed some good shots John.
ReplyDeleteThanks Roy,
DeleteI just wish the sun had come out a bit more :(
J
Well done John, another great set of pics. They really are lovely birds....please send some my way :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Jan,
DeleteI will do my best! ;) Keep your eyes peeled as they are probably coming to a berry laden bush near you soon!
J