Tuesday, 17 March 2015

Waxwing


Waxwings have been a bit thin on the ground this winter, but with one turning up at not too far off Corby, I decided to pay a visit on Sunday before seeing my Mum for Mothers' Day.

The bird had been seen in what is quite a usual spot for Waxwings, an industrial estate/retail park, frequenting a hawthorn tree just outside a pub. On arrival the bird was nowhere to be seen, but within 10 minutes it was showing remarkably well in said tree, feeding and even calling at times. The weather and light were dull and dreary, but I managed a few photos of what was my first bird of this species since the 'invasion' a couple of years ago.



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24 comments:

  1. theconstantwalker17 March 2015 at 20:22

    Wonderful images..

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  2. FAB17 March 2015 at 20:58

    Cool bird and great shots John.

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  3. Roy Norris17 March 2015 at 23:51

    Great shots John. I think we have had some Easterly winds recently that may have sent them over.

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    1. John18 March 2015 at 20:30

      Thanks Roy! There have been a couple more reports just lately, maybe one will turn up even more locally!
      J

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  4. Margaret Birding For Pleasure18 March 2015 at 05:46

    Glad you got to see the Waxeing. I have not seen one this year. john.

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    1. John18 March 2015 at 20:30

      Thanks Margaret! Yes, there have not been that many about this winter.
      J

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  5. Breathtaking18 March 2015 at 07:06

    Hello!:) In spite of the dull weather, these are lovely images. Congrats on your sighting! They are very beautiful birds, and I hope I get the chance of seeing one,... one day.
    Regards.

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    1. John18 March 2015 at 20:31

      Hi! Thanks for that. Maybe one day, there are well worth the wait.
      J

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  6. Adam Jones18 March 2015 at 07:57

    They are one of my favourite birds. I managed to see a single bird a few weeks bark in Manchester. Great shots you managed to get too.

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    1. John18 March 2015 at 20:32

      Thanks Adam! And thanks for the 'Follow'!
      J

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  7. JRandSue18 March 2015 at 10:06

    Great tick John,fantastic to see,love your first shot,great capture.
    John.

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    1. John18 March 2015 at 20:32

      Thanks John! Yes, got lucky with that one!
      J

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  8. Inspired By June18 March 2015 at 13:41

    One of my favorites! They usually swoop in in flocks here and it's always a delight as we really don't have any berry trees to attract them on our property. His coloring really stands out against the sky, grey or not!

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    1. John18 March 2015 at 20:33

      Hi June! It is a great sight to see large numbers of Waxwings, a couple of winters ago I managed to see a flock numbering over 150, what a sight!
      J

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  9. LeeAnn at Mrs Black's 18 March 2015 at 13:49

    Fantastic images! We did not have any Waxwings where we are this year either. (Wiltshire/Berkshire borders). Such wonderful birds.

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    1. John18 March 2015 at 20:34

      Thanks LeeAnn! Yes, not many about at all! Maybe next winter!?
      J

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  10. Simon Douglas Thompson18 March 2015 at 14:50

    I've had no local reports this winter....I remember I was sat having a lie in while it turned out there was a flock of twenty of them making merry in a tree 200 yards away

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    1. John18 March 2015 at 20:34

      Oops! Hope you got to see them Simon!
      J

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  11. A Colorful World18 March 2015 at 20:08

    Great photos!

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  12. bazza19 March 2015 at 06:04

    Hi John. This must one of the most easy-to-recognise birds in the UK! I love the 'caught in act' first photo particularly.

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    1. John19 March 2015 at 21:14

      Hi Bazza! Thank you, yes definitely 'one of a kind'!
      J

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