Bohemian Waxwing
Bohemian Waxwing / bombycilla garrulus. Hassop, Derbyshire. 17/01/24.
'A TIMELY REST BEFORE A DRINK.'
Here is one of the very confiding Hassop Waxwings that I photographed in gorgeous winter sunshine. An added bonus, no distracting background twiggery or clutter!
This Waxwing perched on a thin Hawthorn branch overhanging a field margin that was full of puddles. These constantly attracted individual birds or small groups, from the sizeable flock feeding nearby.
I'd love to know if the haws made the birds especially thirsty, or if a regular intake of water simply aided their digestion. Either way, the puddles acted like powerful magnets, drawing down the birds and this made for some very interesting viewing.
BEST VIEWED LARGE.
Bohemian Waxwing
Bohemian Waxwing / bombycilla garrulus. Hassop, Derbyshire. 17/01/24.
'A TIMELY REST BEFORE A DRINK.'
Here is one of the very confiding Hassop Waxwings that I photographed in gorgeous winter sunshine. An added bonus, no distracting background twiggery or clutter!
This Waxwing perched on a thin Hawthorn branch overhanging a field margin that was full of puddles. These constantly attracted individual birds or small groups, from the sizeable flock feeding nearby.
I'd love to know if the haws made the birds especially thirsty, or if a regular intake of water simply aided their digestion. Either way, the puddles acted like powerful magnets, drawing down the birds and this made for some very interesting viewing.
BEST VIEWED LARGE.