November 12, 2008

WAXWING

Waxwing: Rare Winter Visitor

Latest Sightings:

2010: (bumper year)
  • October 24th, 1 on Wanstead Flats
  • October 26th, 8 over Wanstead
  • December 5th, 8 at Fairlop Waters
  • December 7th, 13 over Wanstead Flats
  • December 8th, 14 at Snaresbrook Primary School
  • December 9th, 1 over Wanstead
  • December 13th, 8 at Snaresbrook Primary School
  • December 14th, 5 at Snaresbrook Primary School
  • December 21st, 4 at Fairlop Waters
  • December 25th, 25 at Fairlop, Painters Road
  • December 26th, 20 at Fairlop Waters

Previous Records:

  • 17th March 2008, 1 in a garden in Woodford Green
  • 25th January 2003, 2 in South Woodford
  • 21st January 2003, 2 in South Woodford


Historical Information:

  • Waxwings are reported as having been present (at least five times) at Hainault Forest pre 2003 by the late Mr. Mike Dennis

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