The first real snow of 2020 in Hakodate is falling. I went out for a walk this morning not expecting much but was happy to see a huge flock of Waxwings (300 or more). They seemed to be mainly Bohemian Waxwings (in fact I’d say over 90% were) but there were some Japanese mixed in there too. This must be a different flock from the one in town last month.
Very very dark and heavy snow so it was tricky to take photos.
They were in the same place as last month’s flocks and under the trees they use to roost there are a lot of red droppings. A flock of 100 or so Bramblings were on the ground feeding there.
Have to say I didn’t know Bramblings eat Waxwing poop. You learn something every day.
The Bramblings must be hungry !
I’m trying to think what situation, what low point in my life would drive me to eating Waxwing s**t.