I know, I know, this is my third post about Waxwings this year but what’s not to love and celebrate about these stunning birds, and it could well be several years before we experience another Waxing winter like this one. Since they were first found at Cosmeston Lakes Country Park on 2 March, we locals have had the opportunity to observe and get to know these birds a little better.

As food supplies have dwindled, the (first four, now eight) Waxwings have changed their diet from Hawthorn berries to rose hips to Ivy berries, with a little fly-catching on sunny days. It’s just such a privilege to have had these beautiful birds with us for such a long time.