10 in Hyde just down the road from Asda feeding on the cotoneaster behind the carpet shop, then flying up to poplars by the bus station.
Eugene Dillon-Hooper said
Sat Feb 11 2:40 PM, 2017
4 waxwings still on fielden ave, Chorlton 2.40
-- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Saturday 11th of February 2017 03:17:02 PM
Joel Tragen said
Sat Feb 11 1:55 PM, 2017
when the car backfired they gathered in a tall tree on the corner of claridge rd and oswald rd. Were still there when i left around 13:20 but apparently returned to the berries
Copland Smith said
Sat Feb 11 1:28 PM, 2017
Waxwings back in the alley off Fielden ave chorlton
Copland Smith said
Sat Feb 11 1:18 PM, 2017
Car has just backfired and the Fielden ave waxwings have flown with Joel in pursuit on his bike
-- Edited by Copland Smith on Saturday 11th of February 2017 07:26:24 PM
Copland Smith said
Sat Feb 11 12:58 PM, 2017
4 waxwing 12:50 Fielden Ave Chorlton
Steve Almond said
Sat Feb 11 9:44 AM, 2017
This morning, seven Waxwings feeding outside 168Armadale Road, Ladybridge, Bolton
Pete Lane said
Fri Feb 10 4:44 PM, 2017
Seven in our Ladybridge garden (Bolton) 4.30pm eating roean berries.
Ian McKerchar said
Fri Feb 10 12:11 PM, 2017
Around 20 present in Heaton Norris Park, Stockport at 11:40 at least this morning.
Info thanks to James Marshall
Robert Adderley said
Fri Feb 10 11:16 AM, 2017
7 by Hyde Bus station at 11am, feeding on berries opposite the rear of Lloyds chemist.
dave broome said
Fri Feb 10 10:47 AM, 2017
8 at Urmston 10:30 this morning, perched alongside the anti-clockwise carriageway of the M60, somewhere by Loretto Road playing field
simon ghilks said
Wed Feb 8 3:38 PM, 2017
8/2/2017 Dukinfield
Just after 3pm a single bird was perched in the tall trees at the rear of St Lukes church on King Street, it flew to a poplar on Lakes Road where there were about 10 others. They all flew off together heading towards The Concord shopping area and Morrisons where birds were present during a previous influx.
Ian McKerchar said
Tue Feb 7 4:19 PM, 2017
40+ Waxwings feeding on berries in front of the motor bike shop on Clarke Way in Hyde at 3:10pm today; perching up on trees behind when disturbed. Not many berries left now though.
Info thanks to Roger Baker
Julian Winstanley said
Tue Feb 7 8:41 AM, 2017
Hyde flock back this morning, as is the defensive Mistle Thrush. Lovely way to start the day
The flock mentioned below in Hyde were still there at about 14:30 today. There are about 40 birds, the berry trees they are feeding from are being fiercely defended by a Mistle Thrush. The Waxwings are gathering between raids in trees opposite Illingworth Ingham, the berry trees are just outside the motorcycle shop. Not a massive amount of berries but with the thrush defending quite successfully they may last a day or two.
Shannon Llewellyn said
Mon Feb 6 2:57 PM, 2017
The three waxwings seen again around Hulme Community Garden Centre at around 1.30 today; perched on street lamp above their usual apple tree, before flying off over the large red-brick building behind the garden centre, not returning whilst I was there.
Julian Winstanley said
Mon Feb 6 1:05 PM, 2017
Flock of about 30 outside Road & Racing Motorcycles in Hyde just now (lunch, Monday 6th), across the motorway from the Bus Station. Quite mobile, they're moving from tree to tree
David Pierce said
Mon Feb 6 9:14 AM, 2017
A late post as I've only just joined the forum.
On Friday and Saturday mornings 10+ were around the Wood Lane/Middlewood Way car park in Marple. No sign of them today
3 Waxwings - Hulme Community Garden Centre - morning - well worth a visit to this great community project - shrubs, trees, bird seed - very helpful staff
James Minchin said
Sat Feb 4 5:00 PM, 2017
Thanks to the heads up on this thread I finally saw waxwings after a gap of 15 years! The 3 at Hulme Garden centre were lovely to watch and great to meet you Dave if you're reading this! Bought a nice Silver birch while I was there and put some change in the donations box.
As an extra sighting, as luck would have it I caught side of a very flighty flock of 20-25, in the trees at the back of Debdale Park near the college. So a pretty great day all in all!
Ian McKerchar said
Sat Feb 4 10:58 AM, 2017
As this thread is for Waxwings anywhere across Greater Manchester, please ensure you include in lists where your sightings specifically are.
Andy Hankinson said
Sat Feb 4 10:41 AM, 2017
3 Waxwings still present at Hulme Garden Centre, thanks for the tip. Pics no way near as good as the ones below ;)
3 Waxwings showed spectacularly well this morning at Hulme Garden Centre, feeding on the apples till approx. 12.45 when they flew off and out of sight. Donations welcomed at the garden centre shop. Also worth mentioning is the very good café over the road from the garden centre entrance called 'Kims next to the Sea'. Great food and coffee and they were well aware of the interest in the local Waxwings.
Three waxwings still showing spectacularly well today between one and two, tufts wafting in the breeze. Also seem to use the trees behind the wildlife pond when not feeding, as well as those across the road.
Will McKellar wrote:
Didn't see donation box.
On the floor next to the till; also plenty of bird food for sale. :)
Louise Hussey said
Fri Feb 3 12:26 PM, 2017
Yes I think one of them was me! They were there when I arrived at around 9.30am, flew off and then returned and were still there when I left at 10am. Few more people had turned up to view the very accommodating trio by then
Eugene Dillon-Hooper said
Fri Feb 3 12:22 PM, 2017
Waxwings still present in Hulme on same apple tree. Currently in near by taller tree. But im sure they'll return. 12.10-12.20
Eugene Dillon-Hooper said
Fri Feb 3 9:41 AM, 2017
Didnt see the waxwings in hulme as went past on the bus thus morning at 9.40, there were two photgraphers at the site however looking patient, so assumeably they will have been around, as well some apples still to be eaten.
Will McKellar said
Thu Feb 2 5:51 PM, 2017
Three very accessible waxwings at Hulme Garden Centre Today 2-4pm. Staff really helpful and accommodating of birders. My bezzie and I bought a plant a thank you. Didn't see donation box. Have to agree with previous posting, a bit of financial support for this project would be fair.
Saw no evidence of any waxwings at Wythenshawe hospital, bumper to bumper cars with no berries to be seen, so not a surprise.
Paul Wilkins said
Thu Feb 2 4:54 PM, 2017
Three Waxwings still feeding in the apple tree at Hulme Community Garden/Garden Centre at 3 pm. There's a pot for donations in the shop. They're being various nice to sundry birders turning up with no intention to buy. A little in the pot would be appreciated and it would help this community enterprise to keep its head above water.
Steven Nelson said
Thu Feb 2 4:33 PM, 2017
The 3 Waxwings flew off at 16.30 just as I drove off! I'm sure they'll be back as still loads of apples.
Steven Nelson said
Thu Feb 2 4:28 PM, 2017
3 Waxwings still at Hulme Garden Centre at 16.25. Showing really well and very settled.
-- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Thursday 2nd of February 2017 06:38:30 PM
It's 26 Old Birley Street, Phil. If you're like me and a public transport user, the 86 from town (or Chorlton) goes right past it.
http://www.hulmegardencentre.org.uk/contact/
Phil Hampson said
Thu Feb 2 3:26 PM, 2017
Could I have the address of the Garden Centre please, may visit tomorrow.
Thanks
Phil
Shannon Llewellyn said
Thu Feb 2 3:25 PM, 2017
Gervase Cooke wrote:
Shannon Llewellyn wrote:
Still showing well at Hulme Garden Centre between 1 and 2. A bit of allofeeding going on, interestingly.
That does sound interesting. What is allofeeding?
Feeding each other (see also allo-preening and, in mammals, allo-grooming).
They're monogamous (I've just learnt), so it will presumably be to strengthen the pair bond.
Gervase Cooke said
Thu Feb 2 2:34 PM, 2017
Shannon Llewellyn wrote:
Still showing well at Hulme Garden Centre between 1 and 2. A bit of allofeeding going on, interestingly.
That does sound interesting. What is allofeeding?
Shannon Llewellyn said
Thu Feb 2 2:22 PM, 2017
Still showing well at Hulme Garden Centre between 1 and 2. A bit of allofeeding going on, interestingly.
Gervase Cooke said
Thu Feb 2 12:40 PM, 2017
Still present at the community garden centre, hulme at 12.20. Waiting patiently for a while in nearby tree while a young lad picked some apples. Returned to feed very quickly after he left. Maybe too quickly. He anted to throw an apple at them before mum intervened. Very different from the ones at Co Op funeral parlour in that they seem very tame and are feeding for longer periods. Grim day. But doesn't seem to bother them.
Nice to see others there too.
steven burke said
Thu Feb 2 11:42 AM, 2017
3 waxwings showing well at the community garden centre, Hulme at 9.35 this morning.
3 Waxwings still at Hume Garden Centre at 3 45 and very approachable. Plenty of apples still on the tree so a good chance they may stick around a while. Parked on the street behind the garden centre and got a puncture .... Worked out at £8.33 a waxwing.
Eugene Dillon-Hooper said
Wed Feb 1 3:02 PM, 2017
3 waxwings still at Hulme garden centre feeding on apple tree. Currently sat on taller trees around the area but regularly moving back to feed. Also fairly vocal in flight.
Shannon Llewellyn said
Wed Feb 1 2:13 PM, 2017
Three waxwings still around Hulme Garden Centre at around 1.30 and still there when I left just before two. Brilliant, first time I've seen them. :)
Lizzie Forrester said
Wed Feb 1 12:19 PM, 2017
3 feeding from an apple tree in Hulme garden centre, seem this morning and again at 11am.
Andrew Huyton said
Tue Jan 31 4:49 PM, 2017
15 Waxwings around car park of Bella vista restaurant wildhouse lane Littleborough at 13:30
Rob Creek said
Tue Jan 31 2:26 PM, 2017
c25 Waxwings in trees on corner of Princess Parkway / Greenheys Lane West crossroads in Hulme, approx 1.45pm, Starlings and a Mistle Thrush with them.
Gerry Flanagan said
Mon Jan 30 4:37 PM, 2017
10 Waxwings - Wythenshawe Hospital - around the main car park today 12.45
Gerry Flanagan said
Mon Jan 30 4:35 PM, 2017
28 Waxwings - Old Trafford - tallest tree on the corner of Skerton Rd / Ayres Rd 15.50 - 16.10 (I'm having a good day - having seen 15 at Wythenshawe Hospital this morn)
60 in Stockport town centre this morning.
Info thanks to James Marshall
10 in Hyde just down the road from Asda feeding on the cotoneaster behind the carpet shop, then flying up to poplars by the bus station.
4 waxwings still on fielden ave, Chorlton 2.40
-- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Saturday 11th of February 2017 03:17:02 PM
-- Edited by Copland Smith on Saturday 11th of February 2017 07:26:24 PM
Seven in our Ladybridge garden (Bolton) 4.30pm eating roean berries.
Info thanks to James Marshall
8 at Urmston 10:30 this morning, perched alongside the anti-clockwise carriageway of the M60, somewhere by Loretto Road playing field
Just after 3pm a single bird was perched in the tall trees at the rear of St Lukes church on King Street, it flew to a poplar on Lakes Road where there were about 10 others. They all flew off together heading towards The Concord shopping area and Morrisons where birds were present during a previous influx.
Info thanks to Roger Baker
There are about 40 birds, the berry trees they are feeding from are being fiercely defended by a Mistle Thrush. The Waxwings are gathering between raids in trees opposite Illingworth Ingham, the berry trees are just outside the motorcycle shop. Not a massive amount of berries but with the thrush defending quite successfully they may last a day or two.
A late post as I've only just joined the forum.
On Friday and Saturday mornings 10+ were around the Wood Lane/Middlewood Way car park in Marple. No sign of them today
3 Waxwings - Hulme Community Garden Centre - morning - well worth a visit to this great community project - shrubs, trees, bird seed - very helpful staff
As an extra sighting, as luck would have it I caught side of a very flighty flock of 20-25, in the trees at the back of Debdale Park near the college. So a pretty great day all in all!
3 Waxwings still present at Hulme Garden Centre, thanks for the tip. Pics no way near as good as the ones below ;)
Cheers, John
On the floor next to the till; also plenty of bird food for sale. :)
Yes I think one of them was me! They were there when I arrived at around 9.30am, flew off and then returned and were still there when I left at 10am. Few more people had turned up to view the very accommodating trio by then
Three very accessible waxwings at Hulme Garden Centre Today 2-4pm. Staff really helpful and accommodating of birders. My bezzie and I bought a plant a thank you. Didn't see donation box. Have to agree with previous posting, a bit of financial support for this project would be fair.
Saw no evidence of any waxwings at Wythenshawe hospital, bumper to bumper cars with no berries to be seen, so not a surprise.
-- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Thursday 2nd of February 2017 06:38:30 PM
Thank you Shannon.Hope weather is ok tomorrow.
Regards, Phil
http://www.hulmegardencentre.org.uk/contact/
Could I have the address of the Garden Centre please, may visit tomorrow.
Thanks
Phil
Feeding each other (see also allo-preening and, in mammals, allo-grooming).
They're monogamous (I've just learnt), so it will presumably be to strengthen the pair bond.
That does sound interesting. What is allofeeding?
Still present at the community garden centre, hulme at 12.20. Waiting patiently for a while in nearby tree while a young lad picked some apples. Returned to feed very quickly after he left. Maybe too quickly. He anted to throw an apple at them before mum intervened. Very different from the ones at Co Op funeral parlour in that they seem very tame and are feeding for longer periods. Grim day. But doesn't seem to bother them.
Nice to see others there too.
10 Waxwings - Wythenshawe Hospital - around the main car park today 12.45
28 Waxwings - Old Trafford - tallest tree on the corner of Skerton Rd / Ayres Rd 15.50 - 16.10 (I'm having a good day - having seen 15 at Wythenshawe Hospital this morn)