Amazing Migrations – The Redwing
- Sat 16th Jan, 2021
The next time I see a Redwing in our garden I will think about its home in central Russia and how closely connected to the natural world our countries are.
Year-round wildlife alerts and top tips on common wildlife to look out for on the coast of North and East Yorkshire
The next time I see a Redwing in our garden I will think about its home in central Russia and how closely connected to the natural world our countries are.
Mid-winter is a great time to look out for one of our most charismatic and magical mammals the Red Fox. With a bit of luck, the first dusting of snow could make this search even more exciting!
Snow Buntings are always a delight. The flash of pure white snow flake feathers and the sweet liquid chittering calls create an instant and lasting impression.
I’m listening for a delicate silvery trill, the unmistakable call of a Bohemian Waxwing. These magical birds must be in everybody’s top ten of European birds. As a very good friend of mine once wrote ‘to be tired of Waxwings is to be tired of life’.
Divers can be tricky to observe for long periods of time. You have to be quick and patient because they can spend up to 60% of their time foraging for food.