Rare bohemian waxwings draw birdwatchers to Norwich park
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 17:27 · Archive
Three bohemian waxwings have attracted crowds of birdwatchers to Jenny Lind Park in Norwich.
A rare bird sighting has sparked excitement among birdwatchers at Jenny Lind Park in Norwich. Three bohemian waxwings, striking winter visitors from northern Europe, were seen perched in a tree feeding on rowan berries. The species is a pinkish-grey bird with a swept-back crest, black eye mask, yellow-tipped tail, and distinctive red 'wax-like' tips on its wing feathers.
Bohemian waxwings breed in the boreal forests of Scandinavia and northern Russia, reaching the UK only when continental food supplies, particularly berries, run low. These occasional large arrivals are known as irruptions. After a photograph was posted on Facebook, birdwatchers flocked to the Norfolk Street park from across the county.
Daniel Bailey, 19, who visited the park, described the sighting as 'very special'. He said he had spotted one waxwing before in Devon in 2024, but seeing one in Norwich was 'a pretty big deal as they do not come in large numbers every year'. Bailey expressed hope that 'this could be an irruption year where we get a couple hundred come over from Siberia'. Another birdwatcher, Shaun Collier, said it had been 'great to see the trio and speak to other people, especially those that haven't seen a waxwing before'.
How it is being reported
- Crowds of birdwatchers flock to city park after trio of rare species spotted in treeThree rare bohemian waxwings have sparked excitement among crowds of wildlife enthusiasts in Jenny Lind Park in Norwich.Eastern Daily Press · 4 Nov, 16:55
- Crowds of birdwatchers flock to city park after trio of rare species spotted in treeThree rare bohemian waxwings have sparked excitement among crowds of wildlife enthusiasts in Jenny Lind Park in Norwich.Norwich Evening News · 4 Nov, 16:55
In this story: Jenny Lind Park · Norwich · Scandinavia · Russia · Devon · Siberia · Daniel Bailey · Shaun Collier
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