Could I just ask everyone to put the areas of Waxwing sightings on each post please.
This enables anyone not having read previous posts to still know what areas they relate to and not have to either trawl back through the thread or indeed start checking google maps!
Cheers.
alan patterson said
Thu Jan 10 3:40 PM, 2019
The 7 Waxwing were still in Buckfield Avenue when I left at 2.15, but it was a pity that the light was so poor. There were still plenty of berries but there was a group of Redwing and Fieldfare actively feeding on the berries. No problems parking on West Park Street
-- Edited by alan patterson on Thursday 10th of January 2019 03:41:38 PM
Chris Sutton said
Thu Jan 10 12:26 PM, 2019
Having searched Chimney Pots and Gartside yesterday without luck I tried Ordsall today. At Gartside a few berries left but had workmen under the trees so not promising during working hours.
Success in Ordsall.
7 waxwing on a tree on the corner of Buckfield Avenue and West Park Street at 12 pm today. Trees on Buckfield Avenue still loaded with berries so may be around a while. Chris
Alex Lees said
Thu Jan 10 10:06 AM, 2019
Alex Lees wrote:
5 Waxwings at Gartside Gardens at 11.15, perched up on the alders there https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S51457841 but disturbed by workers, still lots of berries there so they may return, also female Blackcap and 18 Redwings there at 12.42 on my way back from Redgate on foot: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S51458765
-- Edited by Alex Lees on Tuesday 8th of January 2019 01:46:14 PM
Andrew Emerson had 2 at Gartside Gardens at dawn yesterday morning https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S51492950 but other folks checked afterwards and they weren't present, likely because of ongoing work...
Julian Winstanley said
Wed Jan 9 7:17 PM, 2019
Pretty sure I heard waxwings around the bus station in Hyde at lunch. Checked the trees but didn't see anything, and forgot to double check on my way back to work. Will try to remember to check again tomorrow.
First heard in the bushes on the north side of the motorway, I saw around half a dozen birds fly to the bus station as I crossed the footbridge, then heard them again but couldn't spot them in the trees
Alex Lees said
Tue Jan 8 1:45 PM, 2019
5 Waxwings at Gartside Gardens at 11.15, perched up on the alders there https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S51457841 but disturbed by workers, still lots of berries there so they may return, also female Blackcap and 18 Redwings there at 12.42 on my way back from Redgate on foot: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S51458765
-- Edited by Alex Lees on Tuesday 8th of January 2019 01:46:14 PM
Rachael Hill said
Tue Jan 8 12:29 PM, 2019
My first ever waxwing! So excited , feeding on rowan berries with redwings West End Ashton. Flew up in tree, quite nervous. 8.50am
Jimmy Meadows said
Tue Jan 8 11:09 AM, 2019
Waxwing trilling in tall trees jtn Northway Wigan Town centre 08.45 as I was leaving the doctors
Martin Loftus said
Mon Jan 7 12:51 PM, 2019
Two very saturated looking waxwings still frequently visiting the rowan tree backing on to Liverpool Street opposite Langworthy Park(Chimney Pot) Salford, today.
-- Edited by Martin Loftus on Monday 7th of January 2019 02:26:04 PM
2 on Wigan Lane on Jan 2nd and 2 at Hardebutts, Wigan also on 2nd Jan, with 3 at the latter site on the 3rd along with an impressive 85 Redwing feeding in trees.
James Richardson said
Sat Jan 5 3:07 PM, 2019
The waxwings were in the same rowan tree at MMU at about 12:10 or so before being scared off, along with the redwings. The waxwings then flew west towards Hulme Garden Centre but we couldn't re-locate them despite searching the local area.
Most of the berries on these rowan trees have now been eaten, but there are a few others around the city centre to keep any eye on e.g the trees near the Renault garage on Trinity Read, Salford.
Steven Nelson said
Sat Jan 5 12:52 PM, 2019
Not a sighting but Ive just noticed a number of Sorbus trees absolutely dripping with berries opposite Kickair on A56 Great Ducie Street near the MEN arena. There were a few Redwing around the area. Id be amazed if the berries dont attract a few Waxwings soon. Well worth keeping an eye on the area. Seems very promising.
Pete Hines said
Fri Jan 4 2:09 PM, 2019
For access to the 12 Waxwing in Hulme (at MMU Birley Fields) there is ample parking at Hulme Asda / Retail Park, cross the road and walk down Archway (or Phoenix Way) to meet the footbridge. The Rowan berries are on the left before you meet Princess Road.
Just noticed on Birdguides -12 at m/c met uni at SJ837 967
These are on the Birley Fields Campus on rowans by the pedestrian bridge over Princess Rd with 130 Redwings https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S51288928 I had 2 Peregrines there an hour or so earlier - https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S51288529 and Pete Hines had a Fieldfare subsequently.
pete berry said
Fri Jan 4 1:05 PM, 2019
Just noticed on Birdguides -12 at m/c met uni at SJ837 967
steven burke said
Fri Jan 4 10:12 AM, 2019
1 waxwing still present on Stanley Road, old trafford perching in tree next to tollgate inn then coming down to berries.
Info from yesterday via twitter plus another source "Dozen waxwings feeding with 100+ redwings on the rowan trees by footbridge at MMU Hulme. They're hanging out in popular trees on Mancunian Way " postcode for location is M16 6GS
Steven Nelson said
Thu Jan 3 1:58 PM, 2019
5 Waxwings again at Chimney Pots Park at 12.30pm. Still present at 13.00 when I left.
phillipskelly said
Thu Jan 3 1:21 PM, 2019
Single waxwing on and around small Sorbus tree in front garden of 17/ 19 Stanley road,Old Trafford (cheers Steve).
It perches on the Sycamores at rear of Tollgate pub then flies down to a Cherry tree adjacent Slc 4 and then onto the Sorbus tree with orange berries .
-- Edited by phillipskelly on Thursday 3rd of January 2019 01:48:44 PM
steven burke said
Thu Jan 3 1:07 PM, 2019
1 waxwing perched in tree next to the tollgate inn, old trafford at 12.35 whilst on my way to work, I turned around & parked briefly in the pub car park where it then flew into berry tree on Stanley Road.
Matt Bannon said
Thu Jan 3 10:45 AM, 2019
2 waxwings in chimney pot park salford with 30 goldfinch and 2 redwings at 10:30am
Martin Loftus said
Wed Jan 2 4:59 PM, 2019
At approximately 2pm for two days running there have been 7 or 8 Waxwings flying into Chimney Pot Park in Salford and briefly visiting my friends Rowan tree in his garden adjacent to the park as its the only one still full of berry's in the area. They seem to fly in from the direction of South Langworthy Rd and head off towards Seedley when finished.
Still present at Hattersley C11.15am on the trees by the side of the petrol station opposite the library. Flitting between them and the large tree at the complex entrance.
Ian McKerchar said
Wed Jan 2 10:13 AM, 2019
2 around Tesco, Hattersley at 9am this morning.
Info thanks to Roger Baker
Chris Harper said
Tue Jan 1 7:58 PM, 2019
Images of at least 4 Waxwing posted online today from Tesco car park in Hattersley.
Ian McKerchar said
Tue Jan 1 2:11 PM, 2019
Originally posted today by Neil Gordon:
Ian Campbell wrote:
Single Waxwing in tall tree in front of Mabs Cross School, Wigan Lane at 9.15 a.m. today. Cheers Ian
Still there at 1.15pm
Ian Campbell said
Tue Jan 1 11:07 AM, 2019
Single Waxwing in tall tree in front of Mabs Cross School, Wigan Lane at 9.15 a.m. today. Cheers Ian
dave broome said
Mon Dec 31 3:50 PM, 2018
1 Waxwing at 3:15-3:20 at least this afternoon on Wigan Lane, Wigan. Perched up and calling with c20 Redwing and several Starling at the front of Mabs Cross Primary School (still plenty of berries on Rowans opposite).
Ian McKerchar said
Thu Dec 27 12:00 PM, 2018
1 Waxwing at Mccormack Drive, Wigan this morning, though flighty.
Info thanks to Judith Smith
Mike Duckham said
Tue Nov 27 4:29 PM, 2018
Just seen a Waxwing report on Twitter (WaxwingsUK) for 24th Nov on Melrose Cres., Hale, Mcr - house number 37 i think.
Peter Nolan Woolley said
Fri Jun 15 9:29 AM, 2018
Correction, after reviewing images supplied by the finder, would suggest a mistaken identification, looks like the bird in question was actually a Jay.
Peter Nolan Woolley said
Wed Jun 13 10:35 PM, 2018
Andy Bissitt wrote:
Peter Nolan Woolley wrote:
Single Waxwing, Audenshaw @15:10 today, location is a Primary school car park,so won't give exact location due to the school does not wish uninvited visitors on School grounds whilst pupils are present.
Pete,
I presume Bohemian and not Cedar? A bizzarre sighting in any case.
Evening Andy, undetermined, no photos were able to be taken, definitely out of place and time of year.
Rgds, Pete.
Catch up soon on Audy.
Charles Coutts said
Wed Jun 13 10:20 PM, 2018
I may not be going mad after all.a couple of weeks ago,I was on a train passing Godley,looked out of the window,and saw
what i thought was a Waxwing in a tree just after leaving the station,The train was only going slow,but I doubted what I had seen.
Now after the last post.I wonder.
Andy Bissitt said
Wed Jun 13 9:52 PM, 2018
Peter Nolan Woolley wrote:
Single Waxwing, Audenshaw @15:10 today, location is a Primary school car park,so won't give exact location due to the school does not wish uninvited visitors on School grounds whilst pupils are present.
Pete,
I presume Bohemian and not Cedar? A bizzarre sighting in any case.
Peter Nolan Woolley said
Wed Jun 13 3:35 PM, 2018
Single Waxwing, Audenshaw @15:10 today, location is a Primary school car park,so won't give exact location due to the school does not wish uninvited visitors on School grounds whilst pupils are present.
James Minchin said
Sun Apr 30 2:44 AM, 2017
What's the latest waxwings normally stay til?
Janet Taylor said
Sat Apr 29 7:39 PM, 2017
08:30
A reduced flock, of about 20, back again this morning, Fairfax Ave, Didsbury.
Janet Taylor said
Thu Apr 20 3:38 PM, 2017
13.20
Flock back again today, to the same tree, between Fairfax Ave, Didsbury and Wilmslow Road, but flew away very quickly.
Janet Taylor said
Tue Apr 18 7:39 PM, 2017
19.10 - 19. 30
A flock of 40 were up in two tall trees between Fairfax Ave, Didsbury and the flats on Wilmslow Road. Seemed to be feeding on buds and happily settled, but suddenly all took off S.
Chris Chandler said
Sun Apr 9 3:37 PM, 2017
14.30 Flock of 12-13 in Withington at the junction of Everett Road and Cromer Avenue. Singles also seen in a couple of trees along Palatine Road
Chris Chandler said
Fri Apr 7 7:19 PM, 2017
19.15
Flock of 10 in a tree at junction of Park Road and Windsor Ave in Gatley.
Feeding for 5 minutes then flew north
Heard more birds (presumably the same flock) on Patterdale Road in Northenden about 10 minutes later.
-- Edited by Chris Chandler on Friday 7th of April 2017 09:53:46 PM
andrew chapman said
Tue Apr 4 9:32 PM, 2017
4 on corner of Wellington Road North / Wingate Road (Heaton Moor/Heaton Chapel) at 17.30 this evening.
they were high up in a very tall tree overlooking the berry bush.
the bush is situated in a front garden and overhangs the pavement of wellington road north.
andy
simon ghilks said
Sat Apr 1 1:05 PM, 2017
1/4/17 at about 1pm
10 flew up into a tree behind the BOC gas distributors on Cavendish Street opposite Asda in Ashton under Lyne.
dave broome said
Fri Mar 31 8:49 PM, 2017
Chris brown wrote:
I came out of work on church road, Bolton this afternoon and heard the trill that I instantly recognised. There were about 20 waxwings in the tree opposite my works. I was surprised as I thought they would be on the move back to Scandinavia. Does anyone know the latest date they have been seen in Greater Manchester in previous years?
The last of a large flock by Orrell Water Park in 2013 were seen on 8th May
Nigel Troup said
Fri Mar 31 7:12 PM, 2017
My latest date is 11 at Adswood Tip, 22nd April 2013.
Chris brown said
Fri Mar 31 5:54 PM, 2017
I came out of work on church road, Bolton this afternoon and heard the trill that I instantly recognised. There were about 20 waxwings in the tree opposite my works.
I was surprised as I thought they would be on the move back to Scandinavia.
Does anyone know the latest date they have been seen in Greater Manchester in previous years?
Peter Nolan Woolley said
Thu Mar 16 1:17 PM, 2017
Again 9 @ 11:10 this am within the grounds of the old Stockport infirmary A6/Railway Road, we've hung Apple's up hopeing to keep them coming back, very flighty at the moment due to gardening work being carried out.
Fiona Moate said
Wed Mar 15 8:02 PM, 2017
I saw these this morning as I was travelling on the bus. I tried to post but the Stagecoach and later TP bus blocked the site. Has anyone else had this problem? does the filter consider our "birds" to be non feathered?
So many Waxwings in Stockport this winter and spring. Marvellous.
Peter Nolan Woolley said
Wed Mar 15 3:48 PM, 2017
9 Waxwings still showing @15:47 still within the grounds of the old Stockport Infirmary, not many Apple's left
Could I just ask everyone to put the areas of Waxwing sightings on each post please.
This enables anyone not having read previous posts to still know what areas they relate to and not have to either trawl back through the thread or indeed start checking google maps!
Cheers.
The 7 Waxwing were still in Buckfield Avenue when I left at 2.15, but it was a pity that the light was so poor. There were still plenty of berries but there was a group of Redwing and Fieldfare actively feeding on the berries. No problems parking on West Park Street
-- Edited by alan patterson on Thursday 10th of January 2019 03:41:38 PM
Success in Ordsall.
7 waxwing on a tree on the corner of Buckfield Avenue and West Park Street at 12 pm today. Trees on Buckfield Avenue still loaded with berries so may be around a while.
Chris
Andrew Emerson had 2 at Gartside Gardens at dawn yesterday morning https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S51492950 but other folks checked afterwards and they weren't present, likely because of ongoing work...
First heard in the bushes on the north side of the motorway, I saw around half a dozen birds fly to the bus station as I crossed the footbridge, then heard them again but couldn't spot them in the trees
5 Waxwings at Gartside Gardens at 11.15, perched up on the alders there https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S51457841 but disturbed by workers, still lots of berries there so they may return, also female Blackcap and 18 Redwings there at 12.42 on my way back from Redgate on foot: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S51458765
-- Edited by Alex Lees on Tuesday 8th of January 2019 01:46:14 PM
Two very saturated looking waxwings still frequently visiting the rowan tree backing on to Liverpool Street opposite Langworthy Park(Chimney Pot) Salford, today.
-- Edited by Martin Loftus on Monday 7th of January 2019 02:26:04 PM
Some late sightings from Andy Makin include:
2 on Wigan Lane on Jan 2nd and 2 at Hardebutts, Wigan also on 2nd Jan, with 3 at the latter site on the 3rd along with an impressive 85 Redwing feeding in trees.
Most of the berries on these rowan trees have now been eaten, but there are a few others around the city centre to keep any eye on e.g the trees near the Renault garage on Trinity Read, Salford.
These are on the Birley Fields Campus on rowans by the pedestrian bridge over Princess Rd with 130 Redwings https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S51288928 I had 2 Peregrines there an hour or so earlier - https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S51288529 and Pete Hines had a Fieldfare subsequently.
Info from yesterday via twitter plus another source "Dozen waxwings feeding with 100+ redwings on the rowan trees by footbridge at MMU Hulme. They're hanging out in popular trees on Mancunian Way " postcode for location is M16 6GS
-- Edited by phillipskelly on Thursday 3rd of January 2019 01:48:44 PM
At approximately 2pm for two days running there have been 7 or 8 Waxwings flying into Chimney Pot Park in Salford and briefly visiting my friends Rowan tree in his garden adjacent to the park as its the only one still full of berry's in the area. They seem to fly in from the direction of South Langworthy Rd and head off towards Seedley when finished.
Still present at Hattersley C11.15am on the trees by the side of the petrol station opposite the library. Flitting between them and the large tree at the complex entrance.
2 around Tesco, Hattersley at 9am this morning.
Info thanks to Roger Baker
Images of at least 4 Waxwing posted online today from Tesco car park in Hattersley.
Still there at 1.15pm
Cheers Ian
1 Waxwing at Mccormack Drive, Wigan this morning, though flighty.
Info thanks to Judith Smith
Correction, after reviewing images supplied by the finder, would suggest a mistaken identification, looks like the bird in question was actually a Jay.
Evening Andy, undetermined, no photos were able to be taken, definitely out of place and time of year.
Rgds, Pete.
Catch up soon on Audy.
I may not be going mad after all.a couple of weeks ago,I was on a train passing Godley,looked out of the window,and saw
what i thought was a Waxwing in a tree just after leaving the station,The train was only going slow,but I doubted what I had seen.
Now after the last post.I wonder.
Pete,
I presume Bohemian and not Cedar? A bizzarre sighting in any case.
08:30
A reduced flock, of about 20, back again this morning, Fairfax Ave, Didsbury.
13.20
Flock back again today, to the same tree, between Fairfax Ave, Didsbury and Wilmslow Road, but flew away very quickly.
19.10 - 19. 30
A flock of 40 were up in two tall trees between Fairfax Ave, Didsbury and the flats on Wilmslow Road. Seemed to be feeding on buds and happily settled, but suddenly all took off S.
Flock of 12-13 in Withington at the junction of Everett Road and Cromer Avenue.
Singles also seen in a couple of trees along Palatine Road
-- Edited by Chris Chandler on Friday 7th of April 2017 09:53:46 PM
4 on corner of Wellington Road North / Wingate Road (Heaton Moor/Heaton Chapel) at 17.30 this evening.
they were high up in a very tall tree overlooking the berry bush.
the bush is situated in a front garden and overhangs the pavement of wellington road north.
andy
10 flew up into a tree behind the BOC gas distributors on Cavendish Street opposite Asda in Ashton under Lyne.
The last of a large flock by Orrell Water Park in 2013 were seen on 8th May
So many Waxwings in Stockport this winter and spring. Marvellous.