Waxwings in Hertford (part 2) 17th December 2023

I didn't think I would be posting again so soon, however I had a message from a good friend, Andy Bartlett who just happened to be popping by Wickes in Hertford. He said there were now 17 Waxwings there! A quick dash down there (in much better weather this time) in time to see this amazing sight. There were in fact 19 birds, calling and feeding on two small Sorbus trees. The first two shots attempt to show the numbers when they were perched up in-between feeding.

It actually proved more difficult taking pictures this time as you did not know where to look at times. They were in and out quite quickly, flying just over my head at one stage.

And a few shots where I managed to get two or more birds together.

While the birds were unfazed by a small crowd of birders, when the local Sparrowhawk passed overhead they flew off and did not return.

A magical hour or so and hopefully we may get some more before too long!