Waxwings.... Lovely birds...

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19th December 2010 near Guildford

2nd January 2013 Shirley West of Croydon

Bohemian Waxwing - Bombycilla garrulus

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Another photo of the Bohemian Waxwing - one that is just landing on the top of a 'berry tree' (sorry but not sure of the name of it! The Waxwing's do like Rowan but I am not sure this one was a Rowan.

Bohemian Waxwing - Bombycilla garrulus

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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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