Monday 20 December 2010

Bohemian Waxwing - Bombycilla garrulus

The Bohemian Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus) is a member of the waxwing family of passerines. A sleek bird, 18–21 cm long with a pointed crest, it travels in large, nomadic groups with a strong, direct flight. It breeds in coniferous forests throughout the most northern parts of Europe, Asia and western North America. These beautiful crested birds come to Britain in winter from Scandinavia.
This photo was taken in December 2010 at Jacobs Well, which is close to Guildford in Surrey. It snowed shortly afterwards and in typical English fashion took us three hours for a 40 minute journey home due to no gritters being out!
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