What a winter it's been for Waxwings! Another 17 were reported from Lidl car park in the town centre earlier in the week, but today was the first real opportunity I had to go. Only 4 there today, but still stunning birds, and once again feeding on apples.
Then we went on to Martin Mere. It was a glorious afternoon, with Peter Scott skies and thousands of wildfowl. There were around 2000 Whooper Swans, 7 Bewick's and 5000 Pink-feet as well as thousands of Teal and Wigeon and a few hundred Shelduck and Pintail. Also adult Peregrine, Water Rail, 10 Brambling and 50 Ruff.
Earlier in the morning I also saw a Raven in Burtonhead Road.
Saturday 8 January 2011
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