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Invaders from the North arrive in Derbyshire

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Nov 102012

Invaders from the North arrive in Derbyshire

Waxwings finally reach Derbyshire The invaders from Northern Scandinavia finally started to arrive in Derbyshire over the last few days. Many hundreds, maybe even thousands of Waxwings started to arrive in Britain early November. So it looks like being a "Waxwing Winter". Theses birds are stunning, especially the adult males. My first photographic attempts are below, I'm hoping for more opportunities throughout the winter. These birds were part of a flock of 40-50 at Allestree, near Derby this morning (10.11.2012). Waxwings.

The first Waxwings for 2012 – 7th January 2012

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Jan 072012

The first Waxwings for 2012 - 7th January 2012

You simply just cannot get enough of Waxwings. One of the most charismatic and beautiful birds that visits our shores from Scandinavia during our British winter. Unfortunately, this year hasn’t been a very good Waxwing year and there are very few in the country at this time. Fortunately for me, five birds have taken up residence in Kirk Hallam, a small village just outside Derby City. Very handy then for a year tick & a few photo opportunities. Typical, the weather was poor this morning and photography was difficult in very grey & overcast conditions. Flipping cold I […]

Redpolls arrive on my Local Patch – 2nd January 2011

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Jan 022011

Redpolls arrive on my Local Patch - 2nd January 2011

At Staunton Harold Reservoir this morning I found a superb flock of Redpolls and after carefully checking through the flock of around 80 birds, I discovered at least 30 Mealy Redpolls mixed in. At least 2 birds appeared to be colour ringed. Unfortunately I was not able to determine the colours and sequence of the rings. Nevertheless a great local find. A classic Mealy Redpoll, large size, grey appearance, heavier looking than Lesser, bold white wing bar and short stubby looking yellow bill are all good indicators to help with the ID process. In Derby along […]

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