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February 28, 2015 • 73 Comments

Guess who's coming to dinner?

Wednesday 25th February -very close to home!

Initially in the shade and badly exposed but the silhouette gives the game away...

Waxwing Waxwing

You guessed!

Waxwing Waxwing Waxwing Waxwing

Choosing the right cotoneaster berry requires reflection...

Waxwing Waxwing

Grip carefully with the tips of your bill...

Waxwing Waxwing

Let it roll back into your throat.

Waxwing Waxwing

Nearly gone!

Waxwing Waxwing Waxwing Waxwing

Anyone watching me!!?

Waxwing Waxwing

The same day at Askham Bog YWT I hand fed this robin. A nervous marsh tit proved tricky to photograph.

Robin Robin Marsh Tit

I continued south to Old Moor RSPB. The February lull was in full swing. A pair of bullfinches had had a row and were ignoring each other.

Bullfinch Bullfinch Bullfinch Bullfinch

Friday 27th February

Sheila and I returned to Old Moor hoping for bittern or green woodpecker or just some fresh air. We got the latter. Redwings were showing well. Here are some nice photos of these nicely marked winter visitors.

Redwing Redwing Redwing Redwing Redwing Redwing Redwing Redwing

Reed buntings abounded too.

Reed Bunting

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