Waxwings Rivington 19.11.10

[Neil Southworth]

A flock of 25 Waxwings was in the arboretum near Great House Barn this morning. They were feeding on a rowan which was being defended by a couple of Mistle Thrushes.

Info thanks to Chris Johnson

[Dave]

Lo Neil

We seem to to have an influx of mistles thrushes and they are always around WWs do they migrate with them for food, or are they residents, urm protecting or not wanting to sharing berries,

[Neil Southworth]

Hi Dave,

I can't say I've noticed an influx of Mistle Thrushes - there don't seem to be that many around, but those that are are probably resident birds.

Mistle Thrushes are famous for defending berry bushes, in their territory.

Neil

[Dave]

Thanks Neil, for the explanation