Belfort Drive, Ordsall, Waxwings up to 12 at 14.30, thanks for the update Zoe.
Keep Birding
-- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Sunday 1st of January 2017 04:25:43 PM
Ian McKerchar said
Sun Jan 1 3:29 PM, 2017
Between 40 and 50 Waxwings commuting between St.Patrick's church, Hardybutts and McCormack Drive, Wigan, WN1 3EL at 2:00pm today.
Info thanks to David Humphries
Steve Costa said
Sun Jan 1 2:49 PM, 2017
Colour-ringed waxwings
You may have read the current webzine article in the 'Bird News Extra' section of 'Birdguides' asking for information regarding the above. The Grampian Ringing Group are requesting records for birds they have ringed in NE Scotland. I fleetingly saw a colour-ringed bird in the flock at Weston Street, Bolton last Thursday. I sent my sketchy record to the group. The reply said it was possibly a bird they ringed in Nov/Dec 2016, but there wasn't enough detail for the record to be conclusive.
If you have more definite information or photographic evidence, the group (grampian@gmail.com) would like to have your records. Of course, this applies to the Bolton birds or any others that you have seen.
munsworth said
Sun Jan 1 2:06 PM, 2017
1pm today
5 Waxwings (though a birder told me there had been c30 a little earlier) on Rowan in McCormack Drive Scholes, Wigan.
Also singles of Fieldfare, Redwing and Mistle Thrush.
Mike
-- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Sunday 1st of January 2017 02:41:22 PM
Zoe Barrett said
Sun Jan 1 1:26 PM, 2017
2 Waxwings on Belfort drive in Ordsall 13.25 feeding on crab apple tree next to best one shop
Paul Wilson said
Sun Jan 1 11:22 AM, 2017
c50 Waxwings still at Weston Street, Bolton - flew off at 10.30am. Possibly more trees around, as the birds weren't there as we arrived, but flew in just after we got there. They didn't actually feed much before flying off. Still plenty of berries on one or two trees.
Couldn't find any at Castle Street.
JohnnyL said
Sun Jan 1 11:18 AM, 2017
Weve had 6-9 waxwings in our garden for four days now and they keep flying back and to Pure gym car park for berries,absolutely fascinating to watch.There roosting in a tall tree at M97Fe just facing the Gym on Victoria Avenue South, Blackley, still here now at 11.20 am
-- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Sunday 1st of January 2017 11:31:21 AM
Tony Coatsworth said
Sun Jan 1 11:03 AM, 2017
Andy Bissitt wrote:
Simon Gough wrote:
I saw this Salford flock at about 2pm this afternoon, initially in a tree right on Regent Road then again round the corner. I counted 42 birds at one point but possibly missed a few. I was surprised and delighted to find the Salford Lads' Club is right there at the top of Phoebe Street, on the corner of West Crown Avenue. When the Waxwings flew off, heaven knew I was miserable then, and I started to panic, but then this charming man said they had flown past him. I thanked him, and he replied "William, it was really nothing". Weird, William isn't even my name...
Anyhow, the flock was seen feeding and moving around the trees in the square and the walkway behind Parish View; I stayed until about 3.30pm. Truly delightful and a stunning send off for 2016
Happy New Year to everyone
Simon,
Of course William isn't your name. You must really be Chris Packham if these puns are anything to go by. I know the area well, I used to belong to Salford Lads Club. In those days, if you saw a pigeon and a house sparrow, you were lucky, so the thought of waxwings flying round about is quite surreal.
Simon Smith maybe :)
Andy Bissitt said
Sat Dec 31 9:06 PM, 2016
Simon Gough wrote:
I saw this Salford flock at about 2pm this afternoon, initially in a tree right on Regent Road then again round the corner. I counted 42 birds at one point but possibly missed a few. I was surprised and delighted to find the Salford Lads' Club is right there at the top of Phoebe Street, on the corner of West Crown Avenue. When the Waxwings flew off, heaven knew I was miserable then, and I started to panic, but then this charming man said they had flown past him. I thanked him, and he replied "William, it was really nothing". Weird, William isn't even my name...
Anyhow, the flock was seen feeding and moving around the trees in the square and the walkway behind Parish View; I stayed until about 3.30pm. Truly delightful and a stunning send off for 2016
Happy New Year to everyone
Simon,
Of course William isn't your name. You must really be Chris Packham if these puns are anything to go by. I know the area well, I used to belong to Salford Lads Club. In those days, if you saw a pigeon and a house sparrow, you were lucky, so the thought of waxwings flying round about is quite surreal.
mikejepson said
Sat Dec 31 5:46 PM, 2016
30 in McCormack drive Wigan at 13.30
Simon Gough said
Sat Dec 31 5:28 PM, 2016
I saw this Salford flock at about 2pm this afternoon, initially in a tree right on Regent Road then again round the corner. I counted 42 birds at one point but possibly missed a few. I was surprised and delighted to find the Salford Lads' Club is right there at the top of Phoebe Street, on the corner of West Crown Avenue. When the Waxwings flew off, heaven knew I was miserable then, and I started to panic, but then this charming man said they had flown past him. I thanked him, and he replied "William, it was really nothing". Weird, William isn't even my name...
Anyhow, the flock was seen feeding and moving around the trees in the square and the walkway behind Parish View; I stayed until about 3.30pm. Truly delightful and a stunning send off for 2016
Happy New Year to everyone
Steve Judge said
Sat Dec 31 4:25 PM, 2016
Saturday 31st December 2016 12:30 - 12:45 hrs.
35 Waxwing in one tree off Phoebe Street, Ordsall between Primrose Hill School and St Joseph's Catholic School
60+ Waxwings around Ryall Avenue South and St.Joseph's Catholic School, Ordsall. (1.12 - 1.30pm)
34 in 1 tree, 17 in another tree, then 10+ more from another tree appeared as they all got flushed by a circling Sparrowhawk which in turn was mobbed by a Carrion Crow and a large Gull. Some birds returning now in dribs and drabs.
-- Edited by Rob Creek on Saturday 31st of December 2016 08:48:02 PM
5 Waxwings currently present on Wellhead Close in Hulme / Moss Side. Incidentally it's the other side of Arnott Cresent where the masses were a few winters ago!
-- Edited by Rob Creek on Saturday 31st of December 2016 05:57:34 AM
Flock of 12 Waxwings currently (2pm) roosting high up in the trees adjacent to Regen Rd (opposite Cousins) on the corner of Phobe street /West Crown avenue, Salford
-- Edited by Martin Loftus on Friday 30th of December 2016 02:25:15 PM
Simon Warford said
Fri Dec 30 12:59 PM, 2016
30+ Waxwings still Thynne Street, Bolton Town Centre mid morning.
Info thanks to Chris Marston.
Colin Wood said
Fri Dec 30 12:36 PM, 2016
A dozen Waxwings on St. Clement's Drive, Ordsall, at 11.20 this morning.
At the retail park at George Richards Way, Broadheath, Altrincham at least 30 Waxwing flew in at around 11:30, landing briefly in trees between Homebase and McDonalds, where there are just a small number of berries. They flew off over to a line of tall trees at Viaduct Road, where a very mobile and vocal flock of 41 to 43 were feeding on buds for a few minutes, then flying off over Manchester Rd at approx 11:45.
Richard Would said
Fri Dec 30 10:49 AM, 2016
Flock of about 15 in Broadheath Retail Park, Altrincham, outside Homebase about 10:00 this morning. Very flighty, quickly flew off over Aldi direction. Berries looking rather depleted round here now
-- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Friday 30th of December 2016 11:10:11 AM
Phil Owen said
Thu Dec 29 11:32 PM, 2016
Rob Creek wrote:
Phil Owen wrote:
Waxwings reported today at Wythenshawe Hospital. Does anyone know anything further? Can't see anything on the various news services. Cheers
Hi Phil, 20 Waxwings reported at main entrance to Wythenshawe Hospital at 8.35am today.
Cheers Rob.
Used to live nearby so I was particularly interested in this report.
Presumably the same flock that passed through onto Altrincham retail park later in the day as 20 also reported there today.
All the best!
-- Edited by Phil Owen on Thursday 29th of December 2016 11:32:54 PM
Rob Creek said
Thu Dec 29 11:22 PM, 2016
Phil Owen wrote:
Waxwings reported today at Wythenshawe Hospital. Does anyone know anything further? Can't see anything on the various news services. Cheers
Hi Phil, 20 Waxwings reported at main entrance to Wythenshawe Hospital at 8.35am today.
Phil Owen said
Thu Dec 29 10:40 PM, 2016
Waxwings reported today at Wythenshawe Hospital. Does anyone know anything further? Can't see anything on the various news services. Cheers
Andy Bissitt said
Thu Dec 29 8:16 PM, 2016
8 waxwings virtually outside my house (Sunfield, Romiley) at 11.00 a.m. when I was at work after five days off. Verified by my brother's photographs. They were in nearby trees first, but as soon as they touched down in the white-berried tree, the 'guided-missile' thrush homed in on them and they flew off towards Hilltop to the north. No further sign but, and I can testify from pounding the streets for the last two weeks looking for any, there are rafts of berries around the Romiley area.
steven burke said
Thu Dec 29 8:04 PM, 2016
the 20 waxwings at Altrincham retail park, altrincham were indeed very flighty this afternoon & kept disappearing for some lengths of time. when they did appear they made a quick grab of the berries before flying off again, it was very busy. they eventually sat still in one tree for about 10 mins above mcdonalds but the sun was going down right behind them.
As this thread is intended for Waxwings throughout the county, could anyone posting to it please include which area the Waxwings are in as there are multiple sites going on at any one time and even when replying to previous messages often leaves readers having to scroll through many posts to find out which area they are in. Please just take the few seconds longer it takes to add the location smile
Joel Tragen said
Thu Dec 29 6:26 PM, 2016
11:45 - 13:20. 17+ waxwings seen feeding on rowans on buckfield avenue, Salford but also seen feeding on rowans on st clements drive and staying on what i thought to be a sycamore on st clements drive. Also lots of redwings, song thrushs and blackbirds about, a few mistle thrush as well.
-- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Thursday 29th of December 2016 06:53:22 PM
34 Waxwing (in 1 flock in 1 tree) at 3.20pm at the end of Burnett Avenue just off Regent Rd in Salford. There was another smaller flock of 15+ with Starlings in another tree within 50 yards near Robert Hall St / Phoebe St. Very mobile, fantastic sound when stationary!
-- Edited by Rob Creek on Thursday 29th of December 2016 11:12:45 PM
A total of 58 waxwings were on Thynne street in Bolton just a stones throw from the Train station and Sainsburys. They were mostly after some bright orange berries next to the Orlando village housing just of the roundabout junction. They were very bold with people not not with trucks- which is what put them up in my earlier report. They did return whilst I was stood 5 foot from the small orange berry tree and they literally then flew straight down towards me, skimming 2 ft past my head to get to the tree with the orange berries. Pity at this closeness, the light was in the wrong direction and in the shade. But an absolutely incredible experience!
I'm attempting to post here two pictures I rush-jobbed on in order to put on here. They won't appear on my Flickr page for a few days yet at least while I organise them properly.
11 Waxwings Castle Street, Bolton still this morning.
Went at lunchtime. couldn't count them as small groups were flying in and out of the Rowan tree behind the other side of the road. But there must have been at least 20. Unfortunately one flew into a window and didn't survive the impact.
-- Edited by Paul Wilson on Thursday 29th of December 2016 06:27:10 PM
-- Edited by Paul Wilson on Thursday 29th of December 2016 08:53:41 PM
Waxwings last seen flying east over Aldi, Atrincham Retail Park. Steve Burke on the case now S my wife has done her Argos shop now on way home. Nice to meet Tim Wilcox and Steve Burke. Might bob back early doors Tom before the shoppers start as the birds are extremely flighty.
Tim Wilcox said
Thu Dec 29 2:09 PM, 2016
16 present in tall poplars to the north of Altrincham Retail Park at 2.08pm. They made a brief foray down to berries outside Homebase
Richard Thew said
Thu Dec 29 2:00 PM, 2016
apologies for the Running commentary, but something just startled the waxwings and they took flight towards Sainsbury's in bolton. At least we know where they are hanging around.
Richard Thew said
Thu Dec 29 1:47 PM, 2016
More just joined, now between 40 and 50.
Richard Thew said
Thu Dec 29 1:45 PM, 2016
30 waxwings on Thynne street outside the car rental place between the two round abouts Lancashire/ greater Manchester on the approach to Bolton station. Several rowen trees on main road to keep them busy.
Steve Scrimgeour said
Thu Dec 29 1:22 PM, 2016
Castle Street, Bolton was empty this morning approx 1000hrs , so headed up to McCormack Drive, Wigan. Where we had great veiws of 12-15 feeding on the berries. lol and behold upon returning home they have now be found less than 15 mins away at Altrincham..
Keith Mills said
Thu Dec 29 12:53 PM, 2016
Weston Street, Bolton: 40+ Waxwings still present up to 12.30 pm.
-- Edited by keith mills on Thursday 29th of December 2016 12:56:09 PM
Ian McKerchar said
Thu Dec 29 12:33 PM, 2016
20 at MacDonalds drive through at Altrincham Retail Park at 12:25 today and showing very well.
Info thanks to Geoff Hargreaves
Simon Warford said
Thu Dec 29 10:57 AM, 2016
45 Waxwings Weston Street, Bolton 10.55am.
steven burke said
Thu Dec 29 10:54 AM, 2016
Just one waxwing on st clements drive, Salford at 10am.
-- Edited by steven burke on Thursday 29th of December 2016 07:49:39 PM
11 Waxwings Castle Street, Bolton still this morning.
steven burke said
Wed Dec 28 5:19 PM, 2016
I witnessed a flock of what I first thought to be starlings from Pomona & in the Salford side a decent sized flock of waxwings, I took some really poor photos(attached) but by the time I got to the area at 4.20pm which is off ordsall lane on st clemments road near the church they had gone. but I do think the photos tell what they are despite the quality. there could be at least 50 of them.
There were five waxwings and several redwings at the All Saints car park in Bolton at 2:45pm but they were spooked at 3:15pm and flew off in the direction of the Parish Church. I went back at 4PM but there was nothing of interest.
Belfort Drive, Ordsall, Waxwings up to 12 at 14.30, thanks for the update Zoe.
Keep Birding
-- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Sunday 1st of January 2017 04:25:43 PM
Between 40 and 50 Waxwings commuting between St.Patrick's church, Hardybutts and McCormack Drive, Wigan, WN1 3EL at 2:00pm today.
Info thanks to David Humphries
You may have read the current webzine article in the 'Bird News Extra' section of 'Birdguides' asking for information regarding the above. The Grampian Ringing Group are requesting records for birds they have ringed in NE Scotland. I fleetingly saw a colour-ringed bird in the flock at Weston Street, Bolton last Thursday. I sent my sketchy record to the group. The reply said it was possibly a bird they ringed in Nov/Dec 2016, but there wasn't enough detail for the record to be conclusive.
If you have more definite information or photographic evidence, the group (grampian@gmail.com) would like to have your records. Of course, this applies to the Bolton birds or any others that you have seen.
1pm today
5 Waxwings (though a birder told me there had been c30 a little earlier) on Rowan in McCormack Drive Scholes, Wigan.
Also singles of Fieldfare, Redwing and Mistle Thrush.
Mike
-- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Sunday 1st of January 2017 02:41:22 PM
c50 Waxwings still at Weston Street, Bolton - flew off at 10.30am. Possibly more trees around, as the birds weren't there as we arrived, but flew in just after we got there. They didn't actually feed much before flying off. Still plenty of berries on one or two trees.
Couldn't find any at Castle Street.
Weve had 6-9 waxwings in our garden for four days now and they keep flying back and to Pure gym car park for berries,absolutely fascinating to watch.There roosting in a tall tree at M97Fe just facing the Gym on Victoria Avenue South, Blackley, still here now at 11.20 am
-- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Sunday 1st of January 2017 11:31:21 AM
Simon Smith maybe :)
Anyhow, the flock was seen feeding and moving around the trees in the square and the walkway behind Parish View; I stayed until about 3.30pm. Truly delightful and a stunning send off for 2016
Happy New Year to everyone
35 Waxwing in one tree off Phoebe Street, Ordsall between Primrose Hill School and St Joseph's Catholic School
Also, one Redwing, a few starling and Goldfinch
See photos attached
34 in 1 tree, 17 in another tree, then 10+ more from another tree appeared as they all got flushed by a circling Sparrowhawk which in turn was mobbed by a Carrion Crow and a large Gull. Some birds returning now in dribs and drabs.
-- Edited by Rob Creek on Saturday 31st of December 2016 08:48:02 PM
Still 20 at McCormack drive Wigan at 11.30 but berries fast running out
Chris
-- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Friday 30th of December 2016 04:22:05 PM
Incidentally it's the other side of Arnott Cresent where the masses were a few winters ago!
-- Edited by Rob Creek on Saturday 31st of December 2016 05:57:34 AM
Flock of 12 Waxwings currently (2pm) roosting high up in the trees adjacent to Regen Rd (opposite Cousins) on the corner of Phobe street /West Crown avenue, Salford
-- Edited by Martin Loftus on Friday 30th of December 2016 02:25:15 PM
Info thanks to Chris Marston.
At the retail park at George Richards Way, Broadheath, Altrincham at least 30 Waxwing flew in at around 11:30, landing briefly in trees between Homebase and McDonalds, where there are just a small number of berries. They flew off over to a line of tall trees at Viaduct Road, where a very mobile and vocal flock of 41 to 43 were feeding on buds for a few minutes, then flying off over Manchester Rd at approx 11:45.
-- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Friday 30th of December 2016 11:10:11 AM
Cheers Rob.
Used to live nearby so I was particularly interested in this report.
Presumably the same flock that passed through onto Altrincham retail park later in the day as 20 also reported there today.
All the best!
-- Edited by Phil Owen on Thursday 29th of December 2016 11:32:54 PM
Hi Phil,
20 Waxwings reported at main entrance to Wythenshawe Hospital at 8.35am today.
Waxwings reported today at Wythenshawe Hospital. Does anyone know anything further? Can't see anything on the various news services. Cheers
8 waxwings virtually outside my house (Sunfield, Romiley) at 11.00 a.m. when I was at work
after five days off. Verified by my brother's photographs. They were in nearby trees first, but as soon as they touched down in the white-berried tree, the 'guided-missile' thrush homed in on them and they flew off towards Hilltop to the north. No further sign but, and I can testify from pounding the streets for the last two weeks looking for any, there are rafts of berries around the Romiley area.
nice to meet steven scrimgeour.
-- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Thursday 29th of December 2016 06:53:22 PM
There was another smaller flock of 15+ with Starlings in another tree within 50 yards near Robert Hall St / Phoebe St.
Very mobile, fantastic sound when stationary!
-- Edited by Rob Creek on Thursday 29th of December 2016 11:12:45 PM
I'm attempting to post here two pictures I rush-jobbed on in order to put on here. They won't appear on my Flickr page for a few days yet at least while I organise them properly.
Went at lunchtime. couldn't count them as small groups were flying in and out of the Rowan tree behind the other side of the road. But there must have been at least 20. Unfortunately one flew into a window and didn't survive the impact.
-- Edited by Paul Wilson on Thursday 29th of December 2016 06:27:10 PM
-- Edited by Paul Wilson on Thursday 29th of December 2016 08:53:41 PM
Nice to meet Tim Wilcox and Steve Burke.
Might bob back early doors Tom before the shoppers start as the birds are extremely flighty.
lol and behold upon returning home they have now be found less than 15 mins away at Altrincham..
-- Edited by keith mills on Thursday 29th of December 2016 12:56:09 PM
Info thanks to Geoff Hargreaves
-- Edited by steven burke on Thursday 29th of December 2016 07:49:39 PM
There were five waxwings and several redwings at the All Saints car park in Bolton at 2:45pm but they were spooked at 3:15pm and flew off in the direction of the Parish Church. I went back at 4PM but there was nothing of interest.