Waxwings visit the valley

16 May 2023

Every year several hundred Waxwings, which breed in northern Europe, fly to Britain to spend the winter months here.

This year a group of Waxwings decided to spend Christmas in the Combe Valley Countryside Park, feeding on the berries. Bigger than a robin but smaller than a blackbird, they do have very distinctive markings.

240101 waxwingsWaxwing groupWord soon got around so they were quickly joined by an even larger group of bird-watchers. These excellent photographs were taken by local bird photographer, Peter Nest.

 

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