Waxwings are everywhere at the moment, you can`t move for them! Obviously this is extremely good news for me and other birdwatchers and as I have previously said, I never tire of seeing or hearing these birds. Their call is a pleasant ringing `sirrrr`, like that of a small bell, check out the RSPB website where you can listen to it!
This flock has been hanging around a mobile home park in Werrington and the flock has fluctuated in size from 18 up to 90! They are extremely nomadic and will move on when they have exhausted the berry supply, which judging from the stripped trees and shrubs won`t be very long!
The light was rubbish and it was extremely misty so not ideal for taking photo`s, but I couldn`t resist!
This flock has been hanging around a mobile home park in Werrington and the flock has fluctuated in size from 18 up to 90! They are extremely nomadic and will move on when they have exhausted the berry supply, which judging from the stripped trees and shrubs won`t be very long!
The light was rubbish and it was extremely misty so not ideal for taking photo`s, but I couldn`t resist!
All digiscoped using Lumix FS15 and Kowa TSN-883 X30
I love their schoolboy haircuts!
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So glad you didn't resist. What lovely birds! I only know the cedar waxwing, so a particular treat to see these.
ReplyDeleteHi John,
ReplyDeleteYour knowledge and your observations have been a most educational and interesting experience for me.
I'm now off to the RSPB site to listen to the sounds of the waxwings.
Here's wishing you and your loved ones a most peaceful and pleasant New Year.
With kindness and respect, Gary.
Yes bazza, the archetypal short back and sides!
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Thanks Raining Acorns. The Cedar Waxwing is an extremely rare vagrant in Britain, if one were to turn up there would be quite a big `twitch`!
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Hi Gary, thankyou for continuing kind comments. Hope you find the Rspb section on Waxwings (it`s in the Birds and Wildlife section). The sound is quite beautiful when you hear it in the flesh, so to speak!
ReplyDeleteHope you and all that are dear to you have a happy New Year too.
J
Fabulous! The third shot in particular is a favorite! Thank goodness you didn't let the light sway you from taking a few shots - they are lovely. I think the light lends a bit of a romantic quality to the images...but then, I am a girl!
ReplyDeleteThanks very much Kat and thanks for the `Follow`.
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