waxwings

The waxwings are my favorite, although I love them all to be honest.

One, Two, Three,… « Fairegarden 2010

Thanks for the kind words, my bird photos are not that great, the waxwings were a lucky get.

GBBC* 2009 « Fairegarden 2009

These birds flock to the UK from Scandinavia in some years, and this winter there was an influx with more than 7,000 spotted in almost 1,000 gardens, making it the most popular winter for waxwings in more than 30 years.

Birdwatch reveals breeding success of small garden birds after harsh winter 2011

He was quite right: waxwings really are beautiful.

Birdwatch: Waxwing 2011

Mark Cocker: I opened the front door and could hear waxwings instantly

Country diary: Claxton, Norfolk 2011

Thousands of people were also lucky enough to see waxwings.

Birdwatch reveals breeding success of small garden birds after harsh winter 2011

There is even a league table of Britain's supermarkets, rated according to how many waxwings they attract.

Birdwatch: Waxwing 2011

Saw a flock of waxwings last week … prolly 400 to 500 in ONE flock …

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Our duo of waxwings was certainly taking advantage of the store's horticultural policy, and we watched as they carefully plucked each berry before wolfing it down their gullet.

Birdwatch: Waxwing 2011

Mark Eaton, a scientist at the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds RSPB, which also co-ordinates the wildife survey, said: We knew this was going to be a bumper year for waxwings as we'd had so many reports from all over the UK.

Birdwatch reveals breeding success of small garden birds after harsh winter 2011