Waxwing Cheltenham Uk (1 Viewer)

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Mike Beer

Well-known member

• Dec 8, 2012

• #1

I have previously posted this in the wrong forum which I got very slightly told off for my fault learn something every day. I saw about 12 Waxwing in Cheltenham today I have never seen them here before is it normal to see them in the middle of Uk. 3 pictures attached. The last picture is where they were feeding.

 

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Jos Stratford

Eastern Exile

Staff member

• Dec 8, 2012

• #2

Waxwings always a good sighting, even the more so in Cheltenham. Generally sporadic in their appearance in the UK, scarce in most years, occasional influxes bringing larger numbers in other years. This winter in particular is seeing very large numbers across much of the UK, so your birds fit into the pattern.

 

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Mike Beer

Well-known member

• Dec 8, 2012

• #3

Thanks for the Information I have been asking around and there have been a few sighting in Cheltenham in the last few days, some quite large numbers. A new tick for me.

Mike

 

Kits

Picture Picker

Social Media Editor

• Dec 9, 2012

• #4

I have yet to see any in my area, so it was good to share your photos. Thanks!

 

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Mike Beer

Well-known member

• Dec 9, 2012

• #5

Your welcome makes a change for me to get a half decent photo. Talking to a friend today who saw 70 at a different location in Cheltenham today which probably included the ones I saw yesterday no sightings today.
Mike.