More Waxwings

[rowanwitch]

Ripley Derbyshire. One by co-op this morning

Melton Suffolk seven flew over River Deben and towards Woodbridge

Highland hill of Fearn 2 in trees North end of village

[barry1010]

Not seen one so far, very disappointed 

[rowanwitch]

Not that likely unless things change drastically,  last year was amazing   they were everywhere, this year he waxwings groups are being bombarded with newbies saying things like what date can I expect them, and wanting to know why we haven't got the high numbers ... Irruptions are very rare, only been about 3 in the last 25 years.  Last year's was the biggest for over 50 years I believe.   However there is a pattern with the northern berry crops,  a very good year is followed by a bad one, this means they are more likely to spread further afield. I am hoping more will turn up next winter if this is the case.

[melv16]

Rowan. Have these sightings been verified and photographed? There's been a few iffy reports.

I saw them last year in Derbyshire...there were hundreds of 'em and also very tame.