Soz Roy

Before you read this blog make a quick estimate of how many Waxwings are in this photo, then read on. Let us know how you do.

Smew still at Old Moor on Reedbeds this morning.

Regarding the Waxwings I received the following email from Jeff Wragg along with the photo taken on 7th December 2012 which he had only just downloaded.

Hi John, re our discussion this morning. An estimate of a flock of Waxwings over Tescos (Stairfoot, Wombwell Lane) which split in to two groups was that c200 had flown towards Swaithe and c250 towards the Tesco petrol station. However, from recently uploaded photo, I can see that the estimate of 250 was incorrect. 354 waxwings are in picture and another c50 from this group were feeding on ground, as well as the c200(conservative estimate) which flew towards Swaithe = 600+ in initial flock! Hopefully, I didn't underestimate the Swaithe group of birds by the same amount!!!

So when I troubled the great Roy Castle on Christmas Eve to tell him of my record breaking 470 at White Rose Roundabout I was wasting his time. Soz Roy!

PS. off to download my photos now.............