We are currently in a run of poor weather - much cloud and rain so our activities have been indoors more than usual. There's always something going on and Waxwings have arrived.
After being alerted to their arrival on out general area I checked out a likely spot and, on the third attempt got lucky on one of the few clear days. When they first arrived they are often not so approachable - they don't like the wind and Sparrowhawks seem to appear regularly. Still they are worth the wait and I got lucky with this individual which is showing the waxy tips that give the bird it's name. The full English name is Bohemian Waxwing, very appropriate with that jaunty crest.
After being alerted to their arrival on out general area I checked out a likely spot and, on the third attempt got lucky on one of the few clear days. When they first arrived they are often not so approachable - they don't like the wind and Sparrowhawks seem to appear regularly. Still they are worth the wait and I got lucky with this individual which is showing the waxy tips that give the bird it's name. The full English name is Bohemian Waxwing, very appropriate with that jaunty crest.
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