Watched 68-70 Waxwings around the VW dealership, Milner Street between 2:45 and 3:20 when they flew off south. At times they were feeding on berry trees at the back, alongside the railway line.
Finally caught up with them today at Milner St,3 hours watching them this afternoon,Biggest count was 68,but I recon there are probably 75+ as some were coming and going,shame the sun didn't stay out for the pics,but nice to see them 300 yards from home.A few other birders poped in and out during the afternoon,and a few risley moss regulars.The birds were very flighty and only about every 25 mins did they venture down to the berry trees,and then only for seconds.They remain mainly in the tall trees at the furniture store.Thanks to all for the updates all week
Watched 68-70 Waxwings around the VW dealership, Milner Street between 2:45 and 3:20 when they flew off south. At times they were feeding on berry trees at the back, alongside the railway line.
Hi Kev That was me photographing them by the railway,nice to speak to you ,a few shots on my flickr link below
-- Edited by JOHN TYMON on Saturday 17th of November 2012 07:42:21 AM
Any at Milner st today anyone? looking like they will not be there when im off at the weekend,but still seemed to be lots of berries when I drove past in the dark last night,still not seen any pics from warrington,so maybe they are not in the best place for pics?anyone sees any today or particularly tomorrow morning please post,don't assume everyone knows they are still there. cheers John
Quick visit today at 2. 30 pm. About 30 still present then, plus at least three photographers
Any at Milner st today anyone? looking like they will not be there when im off at the weekend,but still seemed to be lots of berries when I drove past in the dark last night,still not seen any pics from warrington,so maybe they are not in the best place for pics?anyone sees any today or particularly tomorrow morning please post,don't assume everyone knows they are still there. cheers John
36 still present this afternoon (about 12.15), a few were fly catching, with others dropping on to the berries, their favoured trees seem to be almost stripped.
Waxwing numbers varied here considerbly late morning to early afternoon with small groups constantly joining and then leaving the main flock. Max 66 birds seen plus 9 Mistle Thrushes
More I think about it the ones last night flying to roost behind the vw garage as I was passing in almost darkness could have been Starlings-so forget my earlier post
-- Edited by JOHN TYMON on Tuesday 13th of November 2012 12:28:12 PM
Circa 9 waxwings in Milner Street today adjacent to the Kia dealership (didn't get an accurate count, I was actually looking at the cars!)
300 YARDS FROM MY HOUSE AND I WAS AT PENNY-NOWT THERE TONIGHT :(
Thouroughly checked at dinner time Milner street ,priestly street all the berry trees -3 small flocks of Starlings approx 10 strong,roaming from tree to tree,1 song thrush ,1 Mistle thrush,several Blackbirds ,No Waxwings,Lots of berries being demolished by starlings and am wondering now if todays posts have been passing motorists,seeing the starling flocks :(
Osprey just gone SW over our garden in central warrington ,heading in the direction of Moore nr,so keep a look out anyone around Moore tonight and a beltin garden tick for me and Sue,while having a sit out after work.
Presumably the same individual mentioned in the Pennington thread?
Osprey just gone SW over our garden in central warrington ,heading in the direction of Moore nr,so keep a look out anyone around Moore tonight and a beltin garden tick for me and Sue,while having a sit out after work.
Osprey just gone SW over our garden in central warrington ,heading in the direction of Moore nr,so keep a look out anyone around Moore tonight and a beltin garden tick for me and Sue,while having a sit out after work.
Presumably the same individual mentioned in the Pennington thread?
possibly but there was one at glazebury also at the weekend ,that headed to risley.At this time of year ,who could know how many pass through.
-- Edited by JOHN TYMON on Wednesday 28th of March 2012 06:27:35 PM
For anyone who knows Warrington,a hobby flew the full length of Bewsey Road chasing 2 house martins then followed them south along the railway line that heads to bank key station at 4.30 pm(I followed it in my car on my way home from work)-Who would have thought that 20 years ago,A adult hobby in warrington town cebtre.
-- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Sunday 24th of November 2013 08:58:29 PM