Waxwings in Crosspool

A rare sight of waxwings in the Rowan trees attracted many birdwatchers to Manchester Road in Crosspool over the past week.

The waxwings are migratory birds that usually visit the UK in winter, but their numbers vary depending on the availability of food in their native Scandinavia.

The twitchers, as they are known, were delighted to observe the colourful and crested birds feasting on the red berries of the Rowan trees. Some of them shared their photos and videos on social media, generating interest and admiration from other nature lovers.

Video: Rivelin Vally featured on BBC Springwatch show

Last night’s BBC Springwatch programme included a feature on a pair of long-tailed tits nesting in the Rivelin Valley.

The pair of birds have made a home in a holly bush. Springwatch visited in April to find out more.

You can watch the programme again until Thursday 13 June on the BBC iPlayer . The long-tailed tits bit starts at 42 minutes, 13 seconds in.

Watch the iPlayer Springwatch clip

Rivelin Vally featured on BBC Springwatch show
Long-tailed tits from the Rivelin Valley were featured on last night’s Springwatch – click to watch the clip again (photo: BBC)