waxwings - my first birding outing of 2024

[andygolfer]

There have been some waxwings at Colchester (about 18 miles from me) for about 2 weeks now and I finally went across to see them today, here are some of my many pics. There were about 20 there and showing well..

waxwing colchester 03-01-2024 1758-T by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr

waxwing colchester 03-01-2024 1835 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr

waxwing colchester 03-01-2024 1859 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr

waxwing colchester 03-01-2024 2063 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr

waxwing colchester 03-01-2024 2137 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr

waxwing colchester 03-01-2024 2138 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr

waxwing colchester 03-01-2024 2300 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr

thanks for looking, C&C welcome and there are several more photos in my flickr album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/125470545 ... 313796501/

Andy

[Nighthawke]

Beautiful Andy! The last time I saw waxwings was several years ago on a lunchtime walk from work in Bury St Edmunds - without a camera! Would love to see some again (suitably equipped).

One of my favourite birds - very striking appearance.

[Orville]

Great pics, may I ask where roughly you are?

[Orville]

Mad moment sorry Colchester, must wear my glasses more

[andygolfer]

There are still waxwing at 2 locations in Colchester and also other areas of Essex, seems to be a good year for them. The essex bird watching society reports page has several listed in last week or so
Andy

[LondonEye]

Just seen them. Absolutely stunning the detail. Cheers.

Pete.