Monday, 23 January 2017

Local birdwatchers urged to keep their eyes peeled.

WINTER VISITOR: The waxwing migrates from Siberia and Scandinavia
and is usually seen feeding in large numbers.

RESIDENTS in North Solihull should keep their eye out for a rare bird which has arrived in the UK from Scandinavia.
The brightly-coloured waxwing is a winter visitor which has previously been spotted feeding on the berry trees in Parkfield Drive, Castle Bromwich.
So far this year there have been confirmed sightings in neighbouring areas including Castle Vale and on the Hams Hall Industrial Estate.
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has said that an unusually large number of the starling-sized species had been reported in recent weeks.
Jamie Wyver, from the charity, said: "They're moving across the country from east to west and they're devouring trees full of berries .... Only every three or four years do these birds come in large numbers."
The RSPB hopes that the interest around the waxwings will encourage more people to take part in this year's Big Garden Birdwatch, which will be taking place from January 28-30.

1 comment:

  1. I've seen them most winters feeding on them berry trees off Parkfield Drive. Strangely though this seems to be the first winter I've not seen them. Fingers crossed they make an appearance.

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