Last year there was a lot of talk in the Netherlands about a Bohemian Waxwing ‘invasion’. A survey conducted by the organization Waarneming.nl was a huge success as groups and individuals contributed to the survey in large numbers all over the country.
So far the number of Waxwings counted in the Netherlands this year has not been as great as last year. With fewer birds there is less talk and the annual survey is expected to have fewer participants.
In the last two weeks the number of Bohemian Waxwing sightings has increased throughout the country. The numbers are not considered an ‘invasion’ on the scale seen last year. Waxwing sightings in general have increased over the past five years but last year was remarkable with a huge number of sightings.
However with the increasing trend over the years Waarneming.nl will organize another survey, taking place 17-18 Feburary. Everyone is welcome to participate and report their Waxwing sightings on the website.
Source: Nationale pestvogeltelling
