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DateSpeciesSiteCountObserver
20/03/24Waxwingcentral Windsor20J Malcolm
13:00
Negative news		Resting and preening at top of sycamore for over an hour, communicating almost constantly. SU964761.  
16/03/24WaxwingMaidenhead12B D Clews
15:00
at least this number photographed in the Altwood area this afternoon, per Steven Hughes.  
14/03/24WaxwingLangley, Slough10M J Smith
13:20
Reported on Facebook Waxwing pages 10 in Sutton Lane.  
03/03/24WaxwingMaidenhead11B Crathorne
13:30
Still present as reported earlier at corner of Rutland Rd and Rutland Place. Feeding on cotoneaster then roosting in nearby tree.  
03/03/24WaxwingMaidenhead10N Bell
11:40
In tree at junction of Rutland Road and Rutland Place. Narrow residential road with parking unlikely, so recommend parking nearby and walking to Rutland Road. SU874808.  
09/02/24WaxwingSunningdale40S C Rider
10:52
Approx count in mistletoe in the grounds of Royal Berkshire Hotel. Bonus birding whilst attending a seminar! SU950685.  
03/02/24WaxwingAldermaston9K E Moore
14:30
Not in usual lime tree but just down hill,on left side of carpark hill.  
01/02/24WaxwingCliveden20N Bell
10:45
At the hotel end of the main drive feeding on mistletoe berries.  
31/01/24WaxwingWoodley19A B Tomczynski
10:32
Still at Scott Close.  
30/01/24WaxwingAldermaston40M J Dear
09:45
Up to 40 flying around calling being chased off trees by Mistle Thrush. Eventually settled on usual tree in churchyard c11.15.Also 2 Peregrine seen. LSW reported. No Hawfinch.  
29/01/24WaxwingAldermaston30P E Hutchins
12:01
Still present in the churchyard late morning (per John Hackett). SU595650.  
28/01/24WaxwingAldermaston6G Thornton
14:31
In Churchyard feeding on Mistletoe berries this morning.  
28/01/24WaxwingAldermaston20A Kydd
09:00
 
28/01/24WaxwingSwinley Park50J Carson
10:00
Roughly 50. High up in mistletoe, as per R Dawson couple of days ago, thanks. SU895674.  
28/01/24WaxwingAldermaston25S Huggins
09:10
St Mary's church. Splitting into groups in trees on road or feeding on the mistletoe on tree in churchyard. Mistle thrushes, goldcrests, greenfinches and variety of tits also around. No church service today.  
27/01/24WaxwingAldermaston37P E Hutchins
21:38
Just reported by a friend as at least this many still present this afternoon. SU595650.  
26/01/24WaxwingAldermaston17P E Hutchins
15:08
Present in the skeletal Mistletoe-covered tree in the churchyard until this time, when they flew off to the north, as had, apparently, a similar number earlier. SU595650.  
26/01/24WaxwingAldermaston32N J Bucknell
10:35
still present, showing reasonably well but mostly keeping to trees by Church Road between Church and Aldermaston Court entrance(32 was my max. count). Plenty of phot0graphers. too!  
26/01/24WaxwingSwinley Park40R Dawson
10:19
At least this number in trees with mistletoe.  
26/01/24WaxwingAldermaston34P Hickman
08:35
In tree at Aldermaston churchyard but flighty.  
26/01/24WaxwingAldermaston16P Hickman
08:20
In tree at Aldermaston church.  
25/01/24WaxwingAldermaston36A Taylor
12:00
Counted as they returned from the west in a flock to the very top of the mistletoe tree in the churchyard, before dispersing to feed lower down the tree.  
24/01/24WaxwingAldermaston30R Bashford
13:33
30 Birds by 11.15, loads of mistletoe berries to go. Churchyard Lime tree with lots of mistletoe. 2 Ravens also passed by. Mistle Thrush, Goldcrest, Greenfinch, twitchers multiple.  
24/01/24WaxwingAldermaston Church12R Keel
11:05
SU601648.  
23/01/24WaxwingArborfield Garrison20M Scarlett
15:59
In the tall trees at the bottom of Poperinghe Way and eating the berries on the last unstriped ornamental tree.  
23/01/24WaxwingAldermaston12P Hickman
15:00
At least 12 in Ash tree at Aldermaston churchyard.  
22/01/24WaxwingAldermaston31K E Moore
15:15
Loosely in top of one bare tree ,W,along the road boundary from the Mistletoe,they Flew back into Mistletoe,a few at a time.  
22/01/24WaxwingAldermaston25J Sandell
09:51
 
21/01/24WaxwingAldermaston Church20V F Brown
14:00
Group of approx 20, mostly in beech tree in centre of graveyard. They were attempting to feed from mistletoe on a nearby tree but were repeatedly driven off by 3-4 aggressive mistle thrushes. SU596650.  
21/01/24WaxwingAldermaston35M J Dear
13:42
Churchyard.  
21/01/24WaxwingArborfield Garrison14S Hurdle
11:45
Definitely more. Two groups seen. One group flew off, one group still in tall trees at corner of Nine Mile Extension and Sheerlands Road. SU767650.  
21/01/24WaxwingAldermaston27D Andrews
09:12
Seen with J ANDREWS.  
21/01/24WaxwingAldermaston31P Hickman
08:27
At least 31 in beech tree in graveyard at Aldermaston church (Not AWE).  
20/01/24WaxwingAldermaston14K E Moore
14:30
In churchyard at top of hill. .Go through churchyard wooden gates (opposite unmadeup lay-by)and look at Very tall tree covered in mistletoe,Birds were Feeding just below top of tree .  
20/01/24WaxwingArborfield Garrison25G Sumner
10:40
Per Birdguides -Junction of Nine Mile Ride extension and Sheerland's Road .  
19/01/24WaxwingArborfield Garrison14J D Savage
11:45
Present at Corner of Nine Mile Ride Ext/Sheerlands rd from before 11:45 until approx. 14:00 when they all flew off eastwards until out of sight.  
18/01/24WaxwingA4 Aldermaston12P Lewis
15:00
Seen at Bus Stop for Aldermaston Station, feeding on Hawthorn Berries. SU600674.  
18/01/24WaxwingArborfield Garrison11M J Dear
10:00
Usual place. With NC.  
18/01/24WaxwingPurley on Thames, Reading3M J Smith
09:50
Probable		Noticed very pale bird at top of tall Small Leaved Limetree Hazel road then joined by 2 others flew North into Lower Purley village, very distinctive flight. Indoors so no flight call. Will try the coteneaster bushes later.  
17/01/24WaxwingArborfield Garrison22P J Crowley
10:31
In tall trees at junction of Nine Mile Ride Extension and Sheerlands Road, then in smaller trees close by, just off Sheerlands Road into estate. into estate.  
16/01/24WaxwingSwinley Park20S Hurdle
12:25
Approx count. In the tall mistletoe trees. SU894675.  
16/01/24WaxwingArborfield Garrison10S Huggins
09:47
At least. Corner of Nine mile ride ext/Sheerlands rd as yesterday. Coming down to feed in same trees along nine mile ride ext.  
15/01/24WaxwingArborfield15C Ezard
10:37
As reported this morning. Several birders now enjoying them. I don't believe in twitching, but parking under a tree with lifers in it is the way to go! Approx 15-20 in the area. SU767651.  
15/01/24WaxwingArborfield5N Rampton
08:33
Still on Corner of Sheerlands Lane and 9 Mile Ride extension. In tall trees around the building site and feeding in trees along the road + Fieldfare.  
14/01/24WaxwingArborfield25N Rampton
12:03
Still on Corner of Sheerlands Lane and 9 Mile Ride extension. In tall trees around the building site and feeding in trees along the road.  
14/01/24WaxwingSwinley Park30K Ford
10:43
Large groups feeding around mistletoe.  
14/01/24WaxwingKeep Hatch1R Dawson
08:30
Briefly in hawthorn in back garden.  
13/01/24WaxwingSwinley Park15J E Warren
21:12
min count. SU893675.  
13/01/24WaxwingSwinley Park35S C Rider
13:30
Approx count.  
13/01/24WaxwingArborfield25B Crathorne
09:00
Corner of Sheerlands Lane and 9 Mile Ride extension. In tall trees around the building site and feeding in trees along the road.  
13/01/24WaxwingSwinley Park38R J Godden
09:47
At least, in tall trees near line of trees with Mistletoe at SU896673. SU896673.  
12/01/24WaxwingArborfield25P Hickman
12:30
In trees in building site east of Sherlands Road.  
12/01/24WaxwingArborfield20N Rampton
08:19
Nine Mile Road Extension wasteland area near to Sheerland’s Road turning (estimated count).  
11/01/24WaxwingSwinley Park40R Parsons
13:15
At least. In the line of trees with a lot of mistletoe. Nice bonus on my dog walk. SU894674.  
06/01/24WaxwingArborfield Garrison13A James
15:00
In tall tree on roundabout on A327 with Poperinghe Way as before. Spooked by a Red Kite they flew down to trees between houses on Baird Road, very good visibility for 20 mins, then flew off further into houses.  
06/01/24WaxwingArborfield Garrison23D Andrews
11:45
Seen with J andrews.  
06/01/24WaxwingArborfield19M F Walford
11:42
By Baird Road. SU762657.  
06/01/24WaxwingArborfield Garrison17H R Netley
08:46
At least 17 in tall trees behind houses and flying into hedge by road to feed. Poperinghe way.  
05/01/24WaxwingArborfield Garrison15R C Watts
14:10
Poperinghe Way. Cracking view came down to roadside about 5 yards away. SU759657.  
05/01/24WaxwingArborfield Garrison19R H Stansfield
15:11
Still present.  
05/01/24WaxwingArborfield Garrison10M Scarlett
11:45
In Poperinghe Way.  
04/01/24WaxwingArborfield14A M Horscroft
14:30
Before I arrived the birds had been flushed by a Sparrowhawk, i refound them in Arbery Way in the adjacent housing estate.  
04/01/24WaxwingArborfield16R H Stansfield
13:24
Still present beside roundabout on A327.  
04/01/24WaxwingArborfield Garrison10N Rampton
12:39
Estimated 10 In trees by roundabout as was driving past so could be more or less than this number. Grid ref is meant to be on the roundabout on A327. SU759657.  
02/01/24WaxwingAscot4E Napper
09:00
Watched for 20 mins whilst sat in Car Park 6 Ascot High Street .Flew towards Race Course.  
01/01/24WaxwingAscot Heath12R Dawson
09:20
Still near roundabout on Ascot High Street.  

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