Waxwings prove an arresting site at Long Stratton police station

Long Stratton Police Station has been attracting a lot of attention recently from binocular and camera-carrying enthusiasts.

People have been arriving hoping to catch a glimpse of a group of waxwings.

Slightly smaller than a starling, waxwings are irregular winter visitors to the UK from their breeding grounds in northern Scandinavia and Russia.

They mainly travel to the east of the country in large numbers when they experience a particularly harsh winter or if there is a shortage of food.

The five birds in Long Stratton have drawn people from as far afield as Suffolk and Essex. Waxwings are attracted to berry bushes, such as rowan and hawthorn, which are commonly found in urban areas like supermarkets and town centres.

Trevor Mayes, from Dickleburgh, said: “These are the first waxwings I’ve ever seen, let alone photograph.”