Waxwings

[Dunelm]

I appreciate this isn't seasonal but I'm pining for the winter...between Xmas and New Year 2004 we got a mini invasion of waxwings in our street that hung around for about 4 or 5 days stripping the berries off rowan trees and generally brightening up the place. I estimated flocks of between 40 and 50 individuals, a spectacular sight.

Last winter - 2005/6 I only saw a couple, again on the same rowan trees. What are other people's experiences of these birds?

 

[JonnyP]

Lovely birds, arn't they. I have only seen them once before and that was last year, but I did get some good photo's. Have not seen or even heard of one round here, this year. Thought they would of all gone by this time of year.............Jon

 

[Galemys]

This winter there was a good waxwing influx in Holland with groups over a 200 individuals strong & groups of birds being reported from all over the country. The last sighting was just 3 weeks ago (which is very late for Holland). I only managed to see 2 lonely birds though but they still manage to cheer me up each time I encounter one. I just love the sound they make.

Tom

 

[Wayne]

I have yet to see a Waxwing. 2004 was an especially good year for visitors. Our friends at birdforum.net post updates of regular rare bird sightings.