Waxwings by kaward
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Description
Its such a long time since I posted anything. A real chance affair this capture. After reading that Waxwings are everywhere in the UK this winter. I finally got some appear in a tree 200 yds from home! They may appear in Scotland every year but further south is quite rare. Sometimes not showing for 10-20 year periods. Always a joy to see with that sweeping crest and black face mask. Then the wonderful yellow/red markings on the wings. To top it all they will let you get quite close without fleeing. About the size of a plump Starling if you are on the lookout. They eat berries by the bucket load and love Rowan berries most, but cotoneaster trees draw them in too.

Comments (9)
It's beautiful capture for these birds!
BRILLIANT! Lucky you! and a superb shot.
They are beautiful birds my friend. Superb capture of these beauties. God Bless.
How interesting I must look out for them then. You took an absolutely brilliant shot of these delightful and beautiful birds, I love this capture. May you and your family have a Happy, Healthy New Year, hugs Jane xx
Wonderful capture!
Awesome! I love it!
I hear they are around here too, but I've only seen them once. Wonderful capture!!!
Beautiful capture! They're lovely, aren't they? I've never seen one in person. You're quite fortunate!
They are lovely birds, congratulations on your luck