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Old 02-11-2008, 05:25 AM
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Re: Waxwings

A few years back (maybe 4 years ago?) in a big Waxwing invasion there was a large flock of Waxwings feasting on Cotoneaster berries in a square within spitting distance of the Post Office Tower.

In good years at least a few are seen in the London area- check overground stations where there are lots of ornamental berried shrubs, supermarket car parks, etc. They are tame birds + unbothered by people . Basically they will turn up anywhere + often not in a typical birding place. My last London birds were 6 feeding in Sorbus in a busy Putney high street about 3 years ago.
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