Some gratuitous Waxwing shots

Showing really well at the back of B&Q Llandudno this morning at around 0800 then became quite mobile but still great shots to be had but definitely stripping those berries quick! 

Shot from yesterday reckon 119 in this frame alone

Just in case....

With a cedar waxwing reported in Ireland this morning it's worth keeping an eye out during this waxwing invasion just in case a cedar pops up in our area. I was lucky enough to see the cedar waxwing in Nottingham some years ago and for me the 3 easiest ways of separating it from Bohemian was its smaller size, lack of any white/yellow in the wing and the plain undertail compared to Bohemians rich buffy brown. The Irish bird also ponders the question whether we are now also seeing some north American bohemians in Britain. Here's a pic of the Nottingham cedar:

Waxwing Lyrical - Magical Mouthful

As Julian has said - at least 45 Waxwings in and around B&Q this morning and seeminly more and more dropping in as the time went on. Superb watching the general public getting involved and enjoying the spectacle too. There's also another 10 in Conwy Road. The Invasion has started!

Waxwings check in at Llandudno

Estimates of up to 40 waxwings checked in around the B&Q site in Llandudno this morning. Birds seen flycatching from the tall trees at the front of the store and also on various berry bearing bushes and trees around the store and on the main road at the rear. The hour I spent there with my grandson Alfie (who loves the Mohican haircut!) birds seem to increase in numbers as tho new ones were arriving all the time.

Waxwings .

Myself and JW went over to Deeside Industrial Est to look for the  reported Waxwings on Zone3. After a 20min drive round we managed to find 8 of them as you enter the Zone 3 turn right on the first roundabout drive about 3/4 mile down the rd past the last factory on your left you come to some bee hives on your left they were in that area.We did call back after a visit to Burton mere Wetlands but no sign of the birds.   

Waxwings in Deeside

Very quiet in N Wales today but a few Waxwing in Deeside this morning.  I reckon quite a few will get found over the weekend so keep your eyes peeled on or around any berrying bushes!

Had 2-3 Brambling again in Conwy this morning but none in the garden since Tues.  Have a good weekend.

Rob

North Ron comes to Bangor

This week at Bangor Bird Group Jennifer Batten will be giving us a talk on North Ronaldsay. Wednesday: Doors open 7 - 7.30, Brambell building, Deiniol Road. All welcome.