Tuesday 13 November 2012

Waxwings still





A flock of Waxwings were still present today in Peterborough, around the same area where they were yesterday, but with the sun shining it led to slightly better photographic opportunities. The flock numbers varied from about 15 to 6 depending on the time of day, although first thing this morning Mike Weedon saw the flock at its' largest of 63.

Looks like it's going to be a Waxwing winter!

20 comments:

  1. Great set John, hoping to get some on the patch here this year, fingers crossed.

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    1. Thanks Alan,
      I will keep my fingers crossed for you!
      J

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  2. Push them down this way a bit please John. I'm still to get a decent picture of one.

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    1. I will do my best Mike! Looks like more and more are coming into the country, so I am sure that it won't be long!
      J

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  3. Hi John..Beautiful success with these : )
    I just can't get over there sleek lovely feathers!!
    Hope they stick around for you to have more chances at them!!
    Grace

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    1. Thanks Grace,
      I am not sure if they will stay or not, they may just move to another part of Peterborough, but they are known for their roaming habits.
      J

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  4. Beautiful shots John! I like the colorful leaves & berries too!

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    1. Thanks Tammy,
      The colours are very autumnal, aren't they.
      J

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  5. Beautiful Waxwings. At the moment, they are in your part of the country, soon, they will over here, I can't wait. Well done John.

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    1. Thanks Bob,
      They are flooding into the country as I write, so it shouldn't be too long before you catch up with them.
      J

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  6. Love waxwings, such gorgeous and elegant birds, and looking lovely against the fall foliage.

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    1. Thanks Gillian,
      Yes, I can't get enough of these birds! Hopefully there will be a lot more to come!
      J

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  7. Dear John,
    especially the last one mixes so well with the rusty colour of the rowan (I think it is called,?). Beautiful!

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    1. Thanks Britta,
      It is indeed called Rowan, or Mountain Ash, depending on your point of view. ;)
      J

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  8. These are beautiful John. You should share them on Wild Bird Wednesday~

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    1. Thanks Mary, I will see what I can do :)
      J

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  9. Great birds - I saw my first ones from a bus in Gateshead!

    Cheers and thanks for taking part in WBW - Stewart M - Melbourne

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    1. It's amazing how they always turn up where the population of people is high! They are not bothered by us at all, they obviously haven't learnt the perils of humankind!
      J

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  10. I didn't realise I'd missed this one :-( Lovely photos John, they are such distinctive, elegant birds.

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    1. Easily missed Jan, especially when I have posted so many featuring Waxwing! ;)
      Thank you, they really are lovely birds.
      J

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