The large Waxwing flocks around the valley of late December, seemed to have moved on, so it was a trip further North in Herts to Wellyen Garden City that finally produced amazing views of these punk rockers for 2011.
Immediately out of the train station and a flock of 30 birds flew low towards the council buildings, these were joined by around 100 birds & they were feeding in a low down bush, which gave fabulous photographic opportunities.
The birds showed blushing cheeks during the forays
to the laden berry bushes, along with prince charming eye patches.
Yellow tail band, rustic undertails, red wax droplets on the wings and of course those outrageous long sweeping crests, made the birds the true stars of any winters day.
A real invasion year for this species in which every opportunity to see them will be taken!
After one hour I returned, happy with the easier side of birding for once!
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