Rare Bird Alert – WAXWING
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Ordnance Survey map could help bird watchers find waxwings
Bird watchers may find an Ordnance Survey map for Norfolk helps them locate an unusual species that has recently been spotted on England’s east coast.
Since being seen for the first time outside Norwich Train Station in January, the waxwing has been identified on several occasions – especially in Norfolk, the county’s wildlife trust states.
By the middle of February, several flocks had descended on the UK’s eastern side, which may have attracted a number of bird enthusiasts.
Walking trails in the region could be especially busy, with some people believing the countryside holds the key to spotting a waxwing.
Waxwings are traditionally found in Siberia and migrate to Sweden at the end of January – with the trust believing a lack of food there forced them to make the rare voyage to Britain.
The New Forest National Park Authority told last week how it is planning a number of bird-themed events at the upcoming Hampshire Bird Festival, which could be held on the park’s walking and cycling trails.
Written by Kimberley Brunskill
Read more about visiting Norfolk at www.visitnorfolk.co.uk
