Had a run out and about today and was absolutely thrilled to see 53 Waxwing. As discussed in numerous threads these birds turn up in the strangest of places.
Whilst driving around with the windows down it was their call I heard.Play this audio clip
I was able to pull over and got a brief glimpse of the largest flock I have ever seen.
The birds were very flighty, but returned and starting feeding on rowan berries.
There was a problem with my camera and I had more problems than enough trying to get some shots.
Tomorrows another day and hopfully now that good numbers are here I will get another opportunity!
Regards Buzzard
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Hi Buzz,
Wow Buzzard, that Waxwing Tree is fantastic! What an amazing piece of luck, and I'm thrilled for you. I can imagine how you must feel.
The photos are great - and if those are taken with camera problems, then I wish I had similar problems! They are stunning Buzz, specially the first 2 of the single bird, and thanks for posting them. I could look at these birds all day.
Cheers, Linda.
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Great shots Buzzard they realy are beautiful birds ... Hope ye get more.
Cheers
AL
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Cracking photos, Buzzard even if your camera was playing up. Shows they are beginning to appear further south. There's hope that I might get to see them here in the south eventually.
Hope you find them again tomorrow.
Regards TJ
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Unknown said: Cracking photos, Buzzard even if your camera was playing up. Shows they are beginning to appear further south. There's hope that I might get to see them here in the south eventually. Hope you find them again tomorrow. Regards TJ
Thanks guys.
Hopefully there will be sightings across the country as our winter gets colder and food becomes scarcer the birds will be on the move.
The reports that I have been reading shows large numbers are on the move.
The other thing to keep an eye on is the wind direction driving the birds in from N Europe.
In flight they superficially resemble starlings, flocks keep formation like waders. They are greedy feeders often stripping shrubs and trees of berries. They also drink a great deal and a very tame birds which hopefully allows opportunities for good pics.
Just a few hints that may give you a better chance of seeing some.
Brill photos Buzz I keep looking for them here but no luck yet. Think they have passed my by
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Hi Buzzard
Wow what great shots of a rare bird. I suspect that I will only see it in a photo.
Best wishes Chris
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Hi Buzzard,
Absolutely brilliant - lucky you and well done on the photos. I expect I will only ever see them in photographs too so I hope you see them again and post some more for us.
Good luck!
SB
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Hi Buzzard, just catching up after a couple of weeks away, but just had to say how I have enjoyed seeing your lovely waxwing photographs. Still hoping to see them down here.
Hi Brenda, check the updated thread.
I revisited on saturday in much better weather.
http://www.rspb.org.uk/community/forums/t/26048.aspx