Tuesday 2 January 2018

Hawfinches at Rufford

New Years Eve, we had a walk at Rufford Country Park with some friends. I'd negotiated that we could arrive a little earlier so I could have a quick look for Hawfinches. After checking the yews nearest the abbey, I tracked them down in the yews furthest away, on the start of the exit road. They were feeding quietly, but then flew up into the tree tops in two groups totalling at least 11. With a baby strapped to my front, bins over my shoulder, and scope in one hand, I failed to get any shots (at least, none in focus!). Four more Hawfinches flew over as we walked through the Wilderness - more, or some of the same?

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