WHAT'S BUZZING OR FLYING NEAR YOU TODAY - 2017

I think I can see Redpolls in your pic @redstar and a Chickadee, not sure of the bigger bird in the left, looks different.

 

the bigger bird on the left seemed to stay for a long time in many of my frames, the others fluttered around often.

 

First Waxwings to be seen here, just nine and as soon as I found them they flew off!!!

 

Well done @strongylodon in finally seeing some of these beautiful birds

We saw another 24 yesterday outside and industrial estate not far from us trying to feed on a lovely yellow Rowan bush but a flipping Mistletoe Thrush kept flying at them so they were very jittery and would stay on the bush long.Even the lorries hurtling past the tree kept frightening them off.We stood there for an hour trying to take photos but we got quiet cold in the end

I would put the photos up on here but didn't want to bore everyone with them

 

Stunning capture!!

The markings on the under wings are beautiful!

 

More Waxwing pics would be welcome @Kandy It was great to see them even briefly.

Thank you @"M" Like Wiseowl I am trying to improve pics of birds in flight which I am getting more practised at, except really fast flying ones!

Some of today's, after seeing the Waxwings I had a cold stroll along Holes Bay (again) so mainly the same birds as before.
Drake Goldeneye came closer.


Pintails, always nice to see.




Curlews.


Spotted Redshank among the larger Black Tailed Godwits.


Little Egret caught something very small.


Then flew off.


Avocets.




Herring Gull.

 

From the cliffs at Durlston Country Park (Swanage) this morning.

Fulmar Petrels gliding around on long stiff wings.







From the rear.


Guillemots, only half, the rest were at sea.


Guillemots and Razorbills, despite both being Auks they often keep slightly apart


Razorbills (having a chat).


Shag.


Greater Black Backed Gull.

 

Hi Strongylodon,

Love the photo of the Greater Black Backed Gull, it looks stunning and so majestic.

 

They are big majestic birds but also like the Ravens here, being predators, will feast on Guillemot chicks and eggs in a few months time.

At the feeders today but not in my garden.
Not seen a Siskin for a while.




Blues.


Coal Tit.


Great and Gold.


Greenfinch.

 

Lovely pictures again Strongy. I noticed some of the birds are rung, we seem to see more and more now with them on.